Nigella Lawson New York Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Nigella Lawson New York Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the base; 250 g digestive biscuits; 150 g butter, melted; 3 tablespoons caster sugar; For the filling; 225 g caster sugar; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 750 g full fat soft cream cheese (like Philadelphia); 6 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 150 ml heavy cream; 150 ml sour cream; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 egg whites; To serve; icing sugar; raspberries or blackberry

Servings: persons

For the base
250 g digestive biscuits
150 g butter, melted
3 tablespoons caster sugar
For the filling
225 g caster sugar
2 tablespoons cornflour
750 g full fat soft cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
6 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
150 ml heavy cream
150 ml sour cream
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 egg whites
To serve
icing sugar
raspberries or blackberry

1
Crush the digestive biscuits to fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Add the melted butter and sugar and mix. Press onto base of greased 24cm springform cake tin. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2
Mix the cornflour with the sugar and beat in the cream cheese, egg yolks and vanilla extract with an electric mixer (or by hand).
3
Slowly pour in heavy cream and sour cream, beating constantly. Add the lemon zest.
4
Clean and dry your whisk. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt to stiff peaks, then fold into the cheese mixture carefully.
5
Scoop cheese onto base. Bake in a 170u00b0C oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours without opening the oven door until golden brown on top. Turn off the heat and let the cake stand in the oven for two more hours. Open door, stand a further hour. Then chill it in the refirgerator for a few hours.
6
Serve chilled, dusted with icing sugar and decorated with berries.

1844

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the base, 250 g digestive biscuits, 150 g butter, melted, 3 tablespoons caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Nigella Lawson New York 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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