Helen's Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Helen's Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter for cake pan; 6 ounces zwieback cookies, crumbed and mixed with 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup melted; butter; 7 tablespoons softened butter; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 2 pounds farmer's cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Grated peel of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Butter for cake pan
6 ounces zwieback cookies, crumbed and mixed with 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup melted
butter
7 tablespoons softened butter
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 pounds farmer's cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grated peel of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1
Butter a 9-inch or 10-inch springform cake pan.
2
Set aside 3/4 cup of the crumb dough to sprinkle over the top.
3
Press crumb mixture on bottom and up sides of form (as much as will stick).
4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
5
Mix butter, egg yolks, sugar together.
6
Add cheese, vanilla, grated rind and lemon juice, flour and baking powder.
7
Beat 4 egg whites until peaked.
8
Fold into cheese mixture and pour on top of dough.
9
Add chopped walnuts to reserved crumb mixture and sprinkle mixture over the top.
10
Bake for 1 hour or until set.
11
Turn off heat, open oven door and let stand for 1 hour or until cooled.
12
Remove rim of spring form pan and set cake with its cake bottom on serving plate.

1625

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter for cake pan, 6 ounces zwieback cookies, crumbed and mixed with 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup melted, butter, 7 tablespoons softened butter, and more.

Yes, Helen's 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.

Helen's Cheesecake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions