CheeseCake

 

Ingredients:

For Crust:

• 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 12 pieces graham crackers      
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp.salt

For Filling

• 1 1/2 cup  cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp.lemon zest grated,
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4  eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

 

Method:

Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. Crust: Butter a springform pan.
3. In a food processor, put graham crackers until it forms fine crumbs.
4. Add the butter, sugar and salt and on processor to combine
5. Place crumb mixture into bottom of pan and press it about 1 inch up.
6. Bake for up to 12-15 minutes or until set.
7. Let it cool and set aside.
8. Reduce oven temperature to 160 degrees Celsius.

Filling:

1. Using an electric mixer, beat cheese on medium until fluffy.
2. Add sugar gradually until fluffy.
3. Add in lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
4. Put in eggs one at a time.
5. Add sour and beat.

 

• Boil water in a kettle.
• Wrap the bottom half of pan with foil.
• Pour in the filling and place in a roasting pan.
• Pour in the boiling water halfway side of the springform pan.
• Bake until set for about 1 and a quarter hours or until set in center.
• Remove from water, let it cool.
• Run a knife around the edge.
• Cover and chill before serving.
• Add some jam or fruit of your preference for topping.
• Enjoy!