Old Fashioned German Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned German Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 7 cups small curd cottage cheese; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups whipped heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
7 cups small curd cottage cheese
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups whipped heavy cream

1
In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and butter until smooth. Measure 1 cup crumb mixture and set aside. Press remaining mixture on bottom and sides of a 12 inch springform pan. Chill for 1 hour in refrigerator or 1/2 hour in freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix together cottage cheese and flour. Push through a sieve into a large bowl and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, gradually to eggs, beat until light and fluffy. Add salt, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Fold into cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Fill shell with cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over top of cheese cake.
3
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Turn off oven and let cheese cake sit in oven for 1/2 hour or longer, until it is cooled. Chill in refrigerator.

2483

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

101

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3/4 cup butter, melted, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned German 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.

Old Fashioned German Cheesecake

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