Ingredients for Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake
- Reduced Fat Sour Cream
- Granulated Sugar
- Margarine
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
- Condensed Milk
- Cornstarch
- 4 large eggs
- Lemon, Juice And Zest Of
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Dirk's Birthday Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add your chosen flavoring (e.g., 1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons coffee syrup, zest of 1 lime, or zest and juice of 1 orange).
- Pour batter into the prepared crust.
- Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 85 minutes, or until the center is just set. A slight jiggle is okay.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Top with your favorite fruit or topping before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
209g
Fat
63g
Carbs
20g
