The Best Cheesecake Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Cheesecake Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; grated zest of 1/2 a lemon; Cheesecake:; 5 8-oz. packages cream cheese or neufchatel cheese; 1 3/4 cup sugar; 5 eggs + 2 egg yolks; 3 tbs. flour; 1/4 cup milk; grated zest of 1-and-a-half lemons

Servings: persons

Crust:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
grated zest of 1/2 a lemon
Cheesecake:
5 8-oz. packages cream cheese or neufchatel cheese
1 3/4 cup sugar
5 eggs + 2 egg yolks
3 tbs. flour
1/4 cup milk
grated zest of 1-and-a-half lemons

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["Prepare crust ahead:", "", "In a small bowl, mix on medium:", "Flour and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk. Add flour and lemon peel.", "", "Shape into a ball, chill one hour.", "", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Press 1/3 of dough into a 10"" springform pan, prick with fork. (Refrigerate unused dough.)", "", "Bake for 8 minutes, cool.", "", "Turn oven to 475 degrees and procede with recipe.", "", "Cheesecake:", "", "In a large bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly beat in sugar.", "", "With mixer on medlow/low speed, beat in flour and remaining ingredients (eggs, yolks, milk, zest), adding eggs one-at-a-time and beating in between to incorporate.", "", "Beat 5 minutes, on low, scraping mixture down occasionally.", "", "Press the rest of the dough into pan, up the sides, and pour in cream cheese mixture.", "", "Bake for 12 minutes at 475. Turn oven to 300 and bake for 35 minutes. Turn oven off and let cheesecake remain in the oven (door closed) for 30 more minutes.", "", "Remove cake from oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.", "", "Still on rack, place cake in the fridge and let it rest for several hours or overnight.", "", "Serve plain or with berries (fresh) on top."]

1753

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: Crust:, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, The Best Cheesecake Ever 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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The Best Cheesecake Ever

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