Marja-Leena'S Finnish Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Marja-Leena'S Finnish Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Filling:; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1/3 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup sour cream; lemon, juiced; 1 lemon, zested, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sour cream
lemon, juiced
1 lemon, zested, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2
Combine 1/2 cup butter and 3 tablespoons sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1 egg until well blended. Beat in flour and baking powder. Chill crust mixture for 30 minutes.
3
Spread crust mixture into the greased pie plate.
4
Combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup melted butter, almonds, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour over crust in the pie plate.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 40 minutes.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Marja-Leena'S Finnish 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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