Baked Nirvana Recipe

Name: Baked Nirvana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tip 1: All ingredients at room temperature please.; 1 pkt sweet, plain biscuits crushed(like ginger snaps);; 6 TBS melted butter;; 250g Philadelphia Cream-cheese;; 1 cup sugar;; pinch salt;; 4 eggs;; 1 cup sour cream;; 1 1/2 TBS lemon rind;; 1 1/2 TBS lemon juice;; 1 tsp vanilla essence.

Servings: persons

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Tip 2: Prepare a 'bain-marie' - using a springform tin, cover in several layers of tin foil, turning tin around with each layer and fold in tightly. After crust is ready, place tin in larger baking dish, pouring boiling water into larger baking dish, halfway up cake tin after filling added to crust.
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Pour melted butter into crumbed biscuits, mixing together well. Press into prepared springform tin; place in freezer for several minutes, then place in fridge.
3
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese till soft, add sugar slowing whilst beating. Continue to mix adding eggs one at a time, lemon juice and rind, vanilla & pinch of salt. Beat in sour cream and continue beating until light & fluffy.
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Pour into prepared tin with crust.
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Place into larger baking dish as instructed above.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for approx 45mins-1 hr until middle wobbles only slightly when moved. Turn oven off and leave door slightly ajar until water in baking dish is cold.
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Take tin out of baking dish, and drain on rack (on top of a tea-towel) and leave until bottom of tin is cold. Trim tin foil around edge, leaving bottom of tin uncovered.
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Leave in fridge until ready to consume.
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Ideally, best eaten 48 hours after baking - good luck waiting that long.

1804

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tip 1: All ingredients at room temperature please., 1 pkt sweet, plain biscuits crushed(like ginger snaps);, 6 TBS melted butter;, 250g Philadelphia Cream-cheese;, and more.

Yes, Baked Nirvana falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Nirvana

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