James Beard'S Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipe

Name: James Beard'S Sour Cream Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; Filling; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 6 eggs, separated; 1 pint sour cream; 1/3 cup flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; lemon, juice and zest of

Servings: persons

Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 sugar
6 tablespoons butter
Filling
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 pint sour cream
1/3 cup flour, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
lemon, juice and zest of

1
Mix 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with sugar and butter. Press into bottom and sides of a lightly buttered 10-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2
Beat the cheese until soft and creamy. Add sugar and mix thoroughly.
3
Blend in egg yolks one at a time.
4
Add the sour cream, vanilla, flour, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix well.
5
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir in one-third of whites into cheese mixture. Then fold the remaining whites in gently.
6
Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for one hour. Turn off the heat and allow the cheesecake to sit in the oven for one more hour.
8
Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
9
Sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top of the cake.
10
Chill over night. Dust with confectioner's sugar just before serving, if desired.

1175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Crust, 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, James Beard'S Sour Cream 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.

James Beard'S Sour Cream Cheesecake

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