Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoon (160g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon (85g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoon (84g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120ml) 35% heavy whipping cream
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
- 24 oz (682g or 3 packages) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) full fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
- Prepare a water bath by placing aluminum foil around the pan and placing it in a larger roasting pan to ensure it's waterproof.
- To make the crust, mix the flour, brown sugar, and salt, then stir in melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan to form an even layer and bake for 14-16 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, infuse cream with vanilla. Heat the cream and add the scraped vanilla bean for flavor. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and sour cream. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing on low to avoid air bubbles.
- Slowly mix in the vanilla-infused cream until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust, tapping the pan to release any air bubbles, and bake for 55-60 minutes until set with a slightly jiggly center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Run a spatula around the edges to release the sides and cool for 40 minutes before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the topping, spoon over either a strawberry topping or a sour cream mixture, then return to the oven for a brief bake to set.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For a creamier texture, consider using a water bath during baking.
Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for improved flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.