Sour Cream Raisin Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Raisin Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup sugar; 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; ½ cup raisins or ½ cup currants

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
½ cup raisins or ½ cup currants

1
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a medium sized spring form pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
3
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
4
Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs together, then stir in the melted butter.
5
Coat the crumbs well with the butter, then press them into the bottom of the spring form pan.
6
Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7
Whip the cream cheese in a mixer.
8
With the mixer running slowly, add in the sour cream, then sprinkle in the sugar and cornstarch, then add in the eggs and vanilla.
9
Slowly add the half and half until all ingredients are well mixed, then add the lemon rind and raisins.
10
Pour into the spring-form pan.
11
Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes (or until the top begins to brown and the cake is firm).
12
Cool at room temperature.
13
Refrigerate.
14
Serve well chilled.
15
Makes 8-10 servings, depending on how large you cut those slices!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Raisin 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.

Sour Cream Raisin Cheesecake

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