Mexican Cheesecake
Prepare a creamy Mexican cheesecake with a spiced crust and a rich filling using whole milk dairy products and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Cheese | 600 | Grams |
| Sugar | 200 | Grams |
| Eggs | 3 | Count |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 | Tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 | Tsp |
| Lime Zest | 1 | Tsp |
| Sour Cream | 200 | Grams |
| Butter | 100 | Grams |
| Graham Crackers | 200 | Grams |
| Brown Sugar | 50 | Grams |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and lime zest.
- Fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Prep
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 1 hour.
Kitchen equipment
Springform PanElectric Mixer
