Joy of Cooking Cheesecake Recipe
Cheesecake is a beloved dessert, and the Joy of Cooking's recipe is a timeless classic that you can easily master at home.A key trick is using a small pan with hot water on the lower rack to prevent cracks while baking.Mixing the cornstarch, sugar, lime juice, and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy gives this cheesecake its delightful consistency.Don't forget to let it cool before topping it with the delicious sour cream mixture for the best results.There's nothing more satisfying than slicing into a homemade cheesecake and sharing it with friends and family!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/3 cup Butter melted
- 3 packages Cream Cheese 8 oz. each, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt, beating on low speed until each ingredient is incorporated.
- Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Beat until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
- Place a small pan half-filled with hot water on the lower rack of your oven to create a humid environment and prevent cracking.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-70 minutes.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.
- Then, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.