Description
Sweet dreams come true with this classic Philadelphia cheesecake, a British twist on an American favorite. Creamy, rich layers of indulgence promise a delightful journey through smooth textures and delicate graham cracker notes that will enchant dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) honey maid graham cracker crumbs
- 13 tablespoons (195 ml) butter or margarine, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 packages (8 ounces or 224 grams each) philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
Topping Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 160°C fan or 180°C conventional (325°F), ensuring precise heat distribution.
- Pulverize biscuits into fine crumbs, blend with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined, then firmly compact the mixture into the base of a springform tin. Refrigerate to solidify the foundation.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture with no lumps.
- Gently incorporate eggs into the cream cheese mixture, one egg at a time, stirring delicately to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Carefully transfer the creamy filling over the chilled biscuit base, ensuring an even spread throughout the tin.
- Position the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring until the center displays a subtle wobble indicating perfect doneness.
- After baking, leave the oven door slightly open and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually, preventing sudden temperature changes that might cause cracking.
- Transfer the cooled cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
- When ready to serve, release from the springform tin and garnish with preferred toppings or enjoy in its classic, pristine form.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Use digestive biscuits or graham crackers for a classic base that provides a perfect crumbly foundation.
- When adding eggs, mix gently to prevent air bubbles that could cause cracking during baking.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven to prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause surface cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg