London Style Cheesecake Recipe 🍰
Overview:
- Name: London Style Cheesecake
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Description: Indulge in the rich and dense delight of Nigella Lawson’s version of London style cheesecake. This recipe promises a creamy texture, thanks to the water bath technique, and is undeniably delicious!
- Recipe Category: Cheesecake
- Keywords: Dessert, European, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Less than 4 Hours
- Servings: 16 pieces
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 1/2 | Graham cracker crumbs |
| 6 | Butter |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 20 | Cream cheese |
| 6 | Sugar |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 3 | Egg yolks |
| 1 1/2 | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 | Vanilla |
| 3/4 | Sour cream |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1/4 | Vanilla |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 270.4
- Fat Content: 21.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 122.1mg
- Sodium Content: 222mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 11g
- Protein Content: 4.7g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
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Prepare Springform Pan: Line the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of aluminum foil to prevent leaks.
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Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
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Press Crust: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form an even crust layer.
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Prepare Cheese Mixture: In another large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add Eggs and Flavorings: Stir in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the egg yolks, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Pour Mixture: Pour the creamy cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
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Create Water Bath: Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan, making sure it comes about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
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Bake: Transfer the roasting pan with the cheesecake into the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
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Prepare Topping: While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the topping by mixing together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Spread Topping: After the initial baking time, remove the cheesecake from the oven and gently spread the prepared sour cream topping over the surface of the cheesecake.
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Bake Again: Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the topping.
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Cool and Chill: Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake until thoroughly chilled.
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Serve: Once chilled, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake into 16 delicious pieces, and serve.
Enjoy the decadent delight of this London style cheesecake, perfect for any occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings!
