Name: Baked Cheesecake with Crème Fraîche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 200 g shortbread cookies (I use ginger biscuits); 55 g (50ml) butter, melted; 3 x 250g low-fat cream cheese; 250 g mascarpone cheese; 25 g (45ml) cake flour; 5 ml vanilla essence; 100 g sugar; 2 eggs; 250 g crème fraîche / sour cream; 35 g (45ml) sugar; 1 ml vanilla essence

Description

Indulge in the creamy delight of our Baked Cheesecake with Crème Fraîche! A delightful blend of rich flavors, a smooth texture, and a sweet tangy finish. Perfect for any occasion or simply to treat yourself.

Instructions

Crust

Place biscuits in processor and blend till fine, add melted butter and mix well.
Spray 24cm loose bottom cake pan with food spray.
Place biscuit mixture in pan and press down firmly.

Filling

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
Place all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and mix well with an electric mixer until the sugar has dissolved.
Spoon into cake pan and place in oven.
Bake for 25 minutes. It might look raw, but it is perfectly fine.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Turn up the oven heat to 220°C/428°F.

Sour Cream Topping:

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Beat well till the sugar has dissolved.
Spread over cheesecake and place in a warmer oven (220°C/428°F) for 5-8 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Place in fridge till completely cold.
Decorate with preferably fresh cherries/berries (only had bottled to use) and sprinkle a tiny bit of icing sugar over the cake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 407
Sugar: 16 g
Sodium: 254 mg
Fat: 32.8 g
Carbohydrates: 21.8 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 134.1 mg

Baked Cheesecake with Crème Fraîche

Indulge your taste buds with our delicious Baked Cheesecake with Crème Fraîche! This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert is the perfect end to any meal. Don’t miss out on this heavenly treat.