Baked Cheesecake

  • Prep Time
    15 Mins
  • Cook Time
    55 Mins
  • Serving
    8

This classic treat boasts a velvety texture, a golden biscuit base, and a burst of fruity goodness on top. With just the right balance of sweetness and creaminess, this cheesecake is bound to become your go-to dessert for any occasion.

    Ingredients

    Cheesecake biscuit base

    Cheesecake filling

    Toppings

      Directions

      Cheesecake biscuit base
      Step 1

      Preheat oven to 160°C.

      Step 2

      Using cooking spray or butter, grease a 20cm springform cake pan, line with baking paper and set aside.

      Step 3

      Break up biscuits roughly into pieces. Place in a Ziplock bag, and using a rolling pin, crush biscuits until it resembles fine crumbs.

      Step 4

      Transfer crumbs into a bowl. Melt Creamline Butter, add to the biscuit crumbs and combine well.

      Step 5

      Pour crushed biscuits into the prepared cake pan. Using a spatula to roughly spread it out over the base and up the walls. Use something with a flat base (like a measuring cup) and vertical edges to press the crumbs and flatten the base.

      Cheesecake filling
      Step 1

      Using a stand mixer or handheld beater, beat the cream cheese until smooth, ensuring that there are no lumps visible.

      Step 2

      Add flour, beat until just combined. Add vanilla, sour cream, sugar and lemon zest. Beat until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, beat in between until just combined.

      Step 3

      Pour batter into prepared pan with crust. Bake for 55 minutes. The top should be slightly golden and not cracked. It should jiggle slightly when you shake the pan.

      Step 4

      Remove from the oven and cool completely. Place in the fridge for 4 hours to set in the pan.

      Step 5

      Remove springform pan sides. Use overhang paper to slide the cheesecake off the pan. Then slide the cheese cake off the paper.

      Step 6

      Top with mixed berries and dust with icing sugar.

      Conclusion

      TIP: To ensure a firm cheesecake, leave it in the pan in the fridge overnight

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