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