Ingredients for Dunn's Famous Cheesecake Recipe
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- Dry Curd Cottage Cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Extract
- Fine Dry Breadcrumbs
- Strawberries
- Strawberry Jelly
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How to Make Dunn's Famous Cheesecake Recipe
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Generously butter an 8 1/2-inch springform pan and coat the bottom and sides with breadcrumbs, shaking out any excess.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and 1 (15-ounce) container cottage cheese.
- Using an electric mixer, beat at low speed for 5 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
- Continue beating at low speed for 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Beat for 1 more minute.
- Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours. The cake will begin to rise almost to the top of the pan.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. If a ridge forms around the edge, gently smooth it down with your finger.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the center is just set. Do not overbake!
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- **Garnish (Optional):** Wash and dry 1 pint of fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries). Remove stems and arrange evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup seedless berry jelly and 1 teaspoon water. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until melted and boiling. Brush the jelly mixture over the berries.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Take the cake out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving to allow it to come to room temperature slightly. Dip a large knife in hot water between each slice to ensure clean cuts.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
139g
Fat
50g
Carbs
14g
