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A & S CHEESECAKE



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OK - cheesecake snob checking in. This is a good one. Note the ingredient list - short, sweet & all the makings of something way greater than the simple sum of it's parts. Make at least the day before serving to let the cake's flavors develop (best 3 to 4 days). Cut when cold but let warm a bit from the fridge before serving - room temp is decadently delicious. Savor with a cup of steaming espresso. Heaven on a plate for me! Found this in the Chicago Tribune's Top 10 Picks of 2008. Love the "no crust" aspect & the hot water bath method. Sieving the batter I'll admit is a bit fiddly but ensures that perfectly smooth texture. This recipe is from "Desserts by the Yard," by Sherry Yard. Farmer cheese can be found at Whole Foods & Trader Joes.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces farmer cheese (soft, creamy kind)
30 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the upper third of the oven; heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. spray the parchment. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent any water from coming in from the water bath (don't skip this step & be sure to use the heavy gauge foil - seriously).
  • Press the farmer cheese through a fine-mesh strainer; place in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a large bowl and a hand mixer). Add the cream cheese and sugar; beat on low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Beat in the sour cream. Slowly add the whipping cream, beating until blended; stop to scrape down the bowl and paddle every 30 seconds. Gently press the finished batter through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Place the pan in a baking or a roasting pan; place on the oven rack. Pour enough hot water into the baking pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake 1 hour.
  • Turn off the oven; do not open the oven door. Leave in the oven until cake is golden and set, 45 minutes -- 1 hour (if you don't have a window, open the oven door quickly to check) (I just gave it the full hour - no problemo). Remove the cake from the oven; remove pan from the water bath to a rack. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • To serve, run a knife around the inside of the rim of the springform pan; remove the rim. Allow the cake to stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 142.5, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Sugar 13, Protein 7.9

CLASSIC CHEESECAKE



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This is a classic cheesecake -- velvety, rich, sweet and so satisfying. We are major fans of a thin sour cream cap on top of cheesecakes; it's the perfect balance to this rich cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch fine salt
2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups sour cream
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla paste (see Cook's Note) or extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Berries, optional

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Melt the butter, covered in the microwave, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, or a saucepan. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with some of the butter. Stir the remaining butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom of the pan, taking care to get the crust evenly into the edges. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool. Wrap the bottom and up the sides of the pan with foil and put in a roasting pan.
  • For the filling: Beat the cream cheese on medium speed with a hand-held mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat just until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl and beaters as needed. Slowly beat in the sour cream, then eggs, vanilla and both citrus zests; take care not to over whip. Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Bring a medium saucepan or kettle of water to a boil. Gently place the roasting pan in the oven (don't pull the rack out of the oven). Pour in enough hot water to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake the cheesecake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes---the outside of the cake will set but the center will still be loose.
  • For the topping: Stir together the sour cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cooked cheesecake and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Turn the oven off, cook the cheesecake in the residual heat in the oven for about 1 hour. This gentle finish minimizes the risk of the dreaded crack in your cheesecake.
  • Remove cheesecake from the roasting pan to a rack. Run a knife around the edges and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Remove the springform ring. Dip a knife in warm water, wipe dry before slicing each piece. Serve with berries, if desired.

CLASSIC CHEESECAKE



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A crumbly graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling make this New York-style cheesecake a winner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan
12 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 1/2 pounds bar cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make crust: Butter a 9-by-3-inch springform pan. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs form; add melted butter, sugar, and salt, and pulse to combine. Press crumb mixture into bottom and about 1 inch up side of pan. Bake until set, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
  • Set a kettle of water to boil. Make filling: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium until fluffy, scraping down side of bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in lemon zest and juice, and salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down side of bowl after each addition. Beat in sour cream.
  • Wrap bottom half of pan in foil. Pour in filling; place in a roasting pan. Pour in boiling water to come halfway up side of springform. Bake until just set in center, about 1 3/4 hours. Remove pan from water; let cool 20 minutes. Run a paring knife around edge; let cool completely. Cover; chill overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 g, Fat 38 g, Protein 10 g

SWAMPLAND CHEESECAKE



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A favorite cheesecake recipe from a great cook at my church. One of the best cheesecakes you will ever eat. Favorite topping - fresh strawberries!

Provided by pellis

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 5h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix the graham crackers, pecans, and 1/3 cup of sugar in a bowl, and mash the softened margarine into the crumbs until thoroughly combined. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 cups of sugar, eggs, and lemon juice together with an electric mixer set on medium speed until fluffy and well blended; spoon the mixture on top of the crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 hour and 10 minutes; remove from oven, and let cool for 30 minutes. Mix the sour cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; top the cheesecake with the sour cream mixture. Return to oven, and bake 10 more minutes. Allow to chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 168.3 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 401.7 mg, Sugar 61.3 g

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