Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, creamy, and tangy New York-style dessert with a buttery shortbread crust
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Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 239.4

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This Classic Sour Cream Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence, featuring an impossibly smooth and dense filling that balances sweet condensed milk with the bright tang of sour cream. The foundation is a crunchy, buttery shortbread cookie crust that provides the perfect textural contrast to the luscious cheese layer. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any evening you crave a sophisticated treat, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your home oven. The result is a sliceable, elegant dessert that holds its shape beautifully while melting on the tongue.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shortbread cookie crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create a solid crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
  7. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is uniform in color and texture.
  8. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken.
  10. Turn off the oven and crack the door open slightly; let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent sinking.
  11. Remove from the oven and run a knife around the edge to loosen the cake from the pan.
  12. Cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
  13. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 239.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.9g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 441.9mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 44.1g15%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 4.5g
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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