Cheesecake

Contributed by : Jill Kanwischer
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Canadian Recipes : Desserts

Light and fresh, this is one of my favourite recipes. For those of you who often crack your cheesecake (that includes me), this recipe is for you! The topping will cover any cracks, and it will be a masterpiece every time. My son Alek is in the pictures, making this for his girlfriend's birthday.

Total Time

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Prepare Time

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Cook Time

60 minutes

Recipe Servings

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Ingredients of
Cheesecake

Crust:

  • 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 40 squares)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling:

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
Topping:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

How to Make
Cheesecake

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low just until blended.
  3. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over the crust.
  4. Bake for 1 hour or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
  5. Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped cream. Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
  6. Cut up fresh berries to serve with the cheesecake. I usually go with strawberries and blueberries but any fresh berries are great.

Notes

I do not put the berries on top of the cheesecake, instead, I serve them on the side so people can choose the type of berry and quantity. If you put the berries on top you run the risk of the cheesecake getting wet from the berry juice and looking a mess. It is okay if you are planning on eating the entire cake in one sitting but it is a large cake.