Baked Cheesecake

Preheat the oven to 425ºF

Makes an 8inch cake

Ingredients

• 450 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. cream cheese
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. vanilla extract or lemon juice
• 1 tbspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. flour

For base (optional)

• 1 cup crushed biscuits
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tbspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. melted butter

Method

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed scraping the edges frequentlyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Add the sugar and beat until fully combinedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Keep the speed medium in order to prevent the air from escaping the batterGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This will assure you a creamy and fluffy resultGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Add the eggs one at a time scraping the sides after each additionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Add the cream, yogurt, vanilla and flourGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Make sure the sides are scraped wellGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Allow mixing for an additional 3 minutesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In this time, prepare your base by mixing together all the ingredientsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Grease the baking tray wellGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This will keep your cheesecake from crackingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Place the biscuit in the tin and pat it down well until the base is fully coveredGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Sieve the batter through to get rid of any lumpsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Pour into desired tinGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Lower the oven to 275ºFGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bake for 1 hourGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Turn the oven off but do not open the oven door for an additional hourGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Chill over night before servingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Tips

For a berry variation, leave 1/2 a cup of batter behind and mix in 1 cup of desired berriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Drop the mixture a tablespoon at a time on the top of the cakeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Take a knife and with a swirling motion spread the berriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bake the same wayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.  You can do this with other fruit, chocolate, toffee etcGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This recipe should be followed exact for best results! 

Enjoy, and be sure to tag @givemeastoria and @auntieelis so we can see your final product! See you next Tuesday, for what’s sure to be another delicious treat!