Perfect Cream Cheesecake Lemonade Pie
Cheesecake pie is made with just a handful of ingredients. It uses an easy technique that will result in one of the most delicious cheesecakes you have ever had. The Cheesecake is topped with a thin sour cream layer, that nicely balances the sweetness in it. The cheesecake is light and refreshing, yet rich and dense, making it the perfect dessert. If you are a cheesecake fan, you have to try this one.
First, make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature and well combined after being mixed. Adding flour or/and cornstarch to the batter. Also, avoid opening the door oven while baking the cheesecake.
Watch the cheesecake closely to avoid overtaking it. When the sides are puffed and the center of the cheesecake is just slightly wobbly, the cheesecake is done. In addition, cooling the cheesecake in the oven, with the door slightly cracked is also very important. Because the sudden change in temperature can cause cracks.
Bake the cheesecake in a water bath, its one of the most successful techniques to avoid cracks on your cheesecake
Ingredients;
- 1 3/4 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 (8 ounce) packages Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 eggs, room temperature
Instructions;
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, and salt together evenly. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside while you make the cheesecake.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed, until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the sour cream and vanilla; mix well, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until mixed. Don’t over mix. Pour the filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Double wrap the bottom of the springform pan with foil, sealing it tightly to prevent water from getting into the pan.
- Place the springform pan into a larger pan and pour very hot water into the pan, until it’s 3/4- inch deep, careful to make sure the water level doesn’t come up higher than the foil.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is almost set. The center will still jiggle while the edges will be set.
- Carefully run a knife around the rim of pan to loosen cake. Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for at least an hour, then cover and transfer into the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
- Release the sides of the springform pan before slicing.