Effortless Perfection: The Ultimate Cheesecake in 5 Easy Steps
This dairy delight has become the go-to recipe everyone's raving about, blending a crisp, buttery crust with a velvety filling that's pure indulgence.
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Who knew a stunning, irresistible cheesecake could be this simple? No mixer required, no kitchen chaos, just a quick stir in a bowl, and out comes a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that's fragrant, sliceable into perfect squares, and ideal for weekend brunches, casual gatherings, or anytime you want to wow without the work.
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 65 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Note: Dairy
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (about 2 tsp) baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 packet (about 1 tbsp) vanilla sugar (or substitute with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp sugar)
- ¾ cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola)
For the Filling:
- 750g (about 3 cups) white cheese (such as cream cheese or farmer's cheese, drained if needed)
- 1 container (about 1 cup) sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 packets (about 2 tbsp) vanilla sugar (or substitute as above)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Prep the Crust: In a large bowl, combine all the crust ingredients, flour, baking powder, sugar, egg, vanilla sugar, and oil. Stir with a spoon until you get a uniform dough (no mixer needed!).
2. Assemble the Base: Grease a medium-sized baking pan (about 9x13 inches works well). Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the base. Set aside the remaining one-third for the topping.
3. Mix the Filling: In another bowl, whisk together all the filling ingredients, white cheese, sour cream, eggs, milk, vanilla sugar, sugar, and flour, until smooth and creamy.
4. Layer: Pour the filling mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it out evenly. Then, crumble or sprinkle the reserved one-third of the dough over the top for that irresistible crumbly finish.
5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake for 10 minutes, then crank up the heat to 180°C (350°F) and continue baking for another 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Let it cool completely before slicing.
The result? A cheesecake with a delightfully crisp bottom and topping encasing a silky, dreamy center, absolute heaven on a plate! Pro tip: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance. Loved it? Share your twists in the comments below!