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Classic Cheesecake

Ingredients Prep time

20 mins + chilling
Makes about 10-12 servings time
Crust
Cook time
9 oz (250 g) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
50 mins
6 tbsp (80 g) unsalted butter, melted
Total time
Cream Cheese Filling
1 hr 10 mins +
chilling time
2 pounds ( 1kg) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (240g) sour cream
1 cup (200g) sugar
1 tsp (5g) vanilla
5 eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
pinch of salt
lemon zest from 1 lemon

Directions

1. Prepare the crust. Preheat oven to 350 F (180C). Crush the biscuits/crackers using a food processor until
crumbs form.Pour the melted butter over the crumbs. Process until evenly moistened. Press the crumbs
mixture with the back of the spoon into the bottom of a 10-inch (26 cm) springform pan (with a removable
base). Bake for 13-15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.

2. Reduce oven temperature to 300F (150C).

3. Prepare the cream cheese filling. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar,
cornstarch and salt and mix until combined.

4. Add eggs one at a time until each egg is incorporated. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest and sour cream. Mix
until well combined. Try to not overmix the batter to incorporate as little air as possible

5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.

6. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave it another hour in the oven.

7. Remove and run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the pan. Let it cool completely at room
temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

8. Decorate with your favorite fruits and dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition facts
1 Serving - 167g - Calories:575, Fat: 45.6g, Saturated Fat:26.0g, Carbohydrates:33.3g, Sugar:22.3g, Protein:10.5g,
Cholesterol:189mg, Calories from Fat 411, Sodium 439mg, Potassium 170mg, Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium
12%, Iron 10%, Nutrition Grade F, daily percent values are based on a 2000 calorie diet

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