Baking

New York cheesecake

When it comes to cheesecake, we prefer to stick to the classics. This is the original, and still the best version of this gooey dessert.
New York cheesecake
10
2H

A timeless dessert loved by all, a cheesecake makes the perfect finish to any meal. Whether it’s a classic New York baked or a summery mango swirl, it really is the ultimate way to indulge your sweet tooth.

This classic New York cheesecake is the original, and still the best version of this gooey dessert. A timeless dessert loved by all, a cheesecake makes the perfect finish to any meal.

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Ingredients

Sour cream topping

Method

1.Using a food processor, process biscuits until fine. Add butter; process until combined.
2.Press mixture over base and sides of a 24cm springform pan. Place on an oven tray; refrigerate 30 minutes.
3.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
4.Beat cream cheese, rinds and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then sour cream and juice.
5.Pour filling into pan; bake 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes.
6.To make sour cream topping, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
7.Spread sour cream topping over cooled cheesecake. Bake cheesecake a further 20 minutes; cool in oven with door ajar. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight before serving.

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