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{{cookwork|Needs procedure; alternatively, merge this recipe into an existing cheesecake recipe, and make this page a description about cheesecakes in general}} | {{cookwork|Needs procedure; alternatively, merge this recipe into an existing cheesecake recipe, and make this page a description about cheesecakes in general}} | ||
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{{see also|:Category:Cheesecake recipes}} | {{see also|:Category:Cheesecake recipes}} | ||
| − | A cheesecake is basically a baked [[ | + | A cheesecake is basically a baked [[Custard|custard]]. There are many recipes for this dessert with ingredients varying from cream cheese to ricotta cheese to a healthier cottage cheese (for a 'lighter' version). The crust on a cheesecake is optional. Some cheesecakes have a crust comprised of crushed cookies (ranging from the traditional graham cracker crust, a shortbread crust, chocolate cookie crust-the possibilities are endless)and some cheesecakes have no crust. |
Once the basic recipe and technique is learned, the cheesecake can then serve as a backdrop for many variations. Below is a basic cheesecake recipe with measurements that can easily be doubled if needed to make a bigger cheesecake. | Once the basic recipe and technique is learned, the cheesecake can then serve as a backdrop for many variations. Below is a basic cheesecake recipe with measurements that can easily be doubled if needed to make a bigger cheesecake. | ||
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==Equipment needed== | ==Equipment needed== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Springform Pan|Springform pan]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mixer|Handheld mixer]]/beater or Stand mixer, |
* Foil | * Foil | ||
* Oven Safe container | * Oven Safe container | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 2 x 375[[ | + | * 2 x 375[[Gram|g]] or a 26.4 [[Ounce|oz.]] tins of [[Condensed milk|condensed milk]] |
| − | * 2 x 270g or a 19.5 oz. or about 2 1/2 bricks of [[ | + | * 2 x 270g or a 19.5 oz. or about 2 1/2 bricks of [[Cream Cheese|cream cheese]], softened |
| − | * 125[[ | + | * 125[[Milliliter|ml]] or 2 [[Teaspoon|tsp.]] [[Lemon_Juice|lemon juice]] |
* 200g or 7 oz. tennis biscuits, crushed | * 200g or 7 oz. tennis biscuits, crushed | ||
| − | * 75g or 5 [[ | + | * 75g or 5 [[Tablespoon|Tbsp]] + 1 tsp. of [[Butter|butter]] |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
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See also: [[::Category:Cheesecake recipes]]
A cheesecake is basically a baked custard. There are many recipes for this dessert with ingredients varying from cream cheese to ricotta cheese to a healthier cottage cheese (for a 'lighter' version). The crust on a cheesecake is optional. Some cheesecakes have a crust comprised of crushed cookies (ranging from the traditional graham cracker crust, a shortbread crust, chocolate cookie crust-the possibilities are endless)and some cheesecakes have no crust.
Once the basic recipe and technique is learned, the cheesecake can then serve as a backdrop for many variations. Below is a basic cheesecake recipe with measurements that can easily be doubled if needed to make a bigger cheesecake.
Equipment needed
- Springform pan
- Handheld mixer/beater or Stand mixer,
- Foil
- Oven Safe container
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 x 375g or a 26.4 oz. tins of condensed milk
- 2 x 270g or a 19.5 oz. or about 2 1/2 bricks of cream cheese, softened
- 125ml or 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 200g or 7 oz. tennis biscuits, crushed
- 75g or 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp. of butter
Procedure
- Mix butter with crushed biscuit and press into a pie dish.
- Beat lemon juice and condensed milk together.
- Pour into beaten cream cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Pour into pie dish.
- Refrigerate for minimum of 24 hours
