Name: New york cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 250 gram plain biscuits, crushed (see notes); 125 gram butter, melted; 500 gram cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 lemon, finely grated rind and juice; 2 eggs; whipped cream and sliced strawberries, to serve

Ingredients

250 gram plain biscuits, crushed (see notes)

125 gram butter, melted

500 gram cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature

2/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 lemon, finely grated rind and juice

2 eggs

whipped cream and sliced strawberries, to serve

Method

New York cheesecake

1.Lightly grease a 20cm springform pan (line base with foil, leaving an overhang if desired).

2.In a large bowl, combine biscuit crumbs and butter, mixing well. Press mixture firmly into the base and sides of prepared pan (see Notes). Chill for 30 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, preheat oven to slow, 150°C.

4.In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, rind and juice, beating until combined.

5.Beat eggs in one at a time until combined. Pour into prepared crust.

6.Bake for 50-60 minutes until just set (it will be slightly wobbly in the centre). Cool in a turned-off oven with the door ajar.

7.Chill cheesecake overnight. Serve in wedges with cream and strawberries.

Crush biscuits in a food processor, or place in a plastic bag, remove air, seal and crush with a rolling pin. Use a flat-bottomed glass to press crumbs into pan. This gives an even, firm crust.
Note

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Ingredients

Method

New York cheesecake

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