Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; ¼ cup margarine, melted; 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 500 g reduced-fat cream cheese; ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 (300 ml) can condensed milk, not evaporated; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, I prefer custard powder; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup margarine, melted
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
500 g reduced-fat cream cheese
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 (300 ml) can condensed milk, not evaporated
1 tablespoon cornstarch, I prefer custard powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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["Topping: In a small bowl blend together cup of sour cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.", "Set aside.", "Base: Preset oven to 325 degrees F. Blend together melted margarine, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar.", "Press firmly on the base of a 9"" sprayed springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.", "Cool completely then cover the base of the pan on the outside (so that the pan base will not allow water from the water bath to seep in) with heavy tin foil set aside and prepare the filling.", "Cheesecake Filling: In a blender blend until smooth cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, condensed milk, cornstarch or custard powder, eggs, lemon zest and juice and vanilla extract.", "Pour gently over cooled crumb base.", "Water Bath: Place springfoam pan in a large enough shallow roasting pan and fill with enough water to come up the sides to about half an inch.", "Baking: Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F and bake cheesecake in the water bath for 1 hour.", "Pour over the topping and continue to bake a further 10 to 15 minutes.", "Remove cheesecake from the oven and from the water bath.", "Cool completely on a wire rack then refrigerate."]

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ cup margarine, melted, 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake

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