Swiss Cheesecake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥄 Servings: 10
Ingredients:
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Shortbread Crust:
- Unbleached flour: 2 cups
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons
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Cheesecake Filling:
- Cottage cheese: 6 cups
- Swiss cheese: 9 ounces
- Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Unbleached flour: 3 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons
- Eggs: 3, separated
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Shortbread Crust:
- In a bowl, mix together the unbleached flour, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Press the cottage cheese through a sieve to ensure smoothness.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, sugar, butter, flour, and cornstarch. Blend well.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition at low speed.
- In another large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture until well incorporated.
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Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden on top.
- The cake will rise above the top of the pan during baking and then settle down as it cools.
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Cool and Chill:
- After baking, cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door propped open slightly.
- Once cooled, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill thoroughly.
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Serve:
- Serve the Swiss Cheesecake cold, slicing it into portions and enjoying its creamy texture and delightful flavor.
This Swiss Cheesecake recipe yields a dessert that’s rich in flavor, creamy in texture, and utterly delightful for any occasion. Whether you’re a cheesecake aficionado or trying it for the first time, this recipe is sure to impress with its combination of cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, and a buttery shortbread crust. Enjoy a slice with friends and family, or savor it as a special treat just for yourself. With its comforting taste and homemade charm, this Swiss Cheesecake is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
