Classic Baked Cheesecake

Name: Classic Baked Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Round pan
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 375 g soft white cheese; 1 container sour cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 eggs; 1/2 tsp lemon oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, or 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Berries or strawberries, for topping

An airy baked cheesecake with a touch of lemon — a classic that never fails.

By Noga Schryer · October 5, 2020

DessertsPrep: 20 minCook: 40 minRound panEasy

Ingredients

1 cup flour
375 g soft white cheese
1 container sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
5 eggs
1/2 tsp lemon oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, or 1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Berries or strawberries, for topping

Instructions

1
In one bowl, beat 5 egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar using a mixer until you get a firm meringue.
2
In a second bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients into a smooth batter.
3
Gently fold the meringue into the batter — don't overmix — to keep the cake light and airy.
4
Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 40 minutes, until the cake is golden.
5
Chill in the fridge and top with fresh fruit.