hollywood cheesecake

Holland, PA
Updated on Nov 14, 2014

You've heard of New York cheesecake, well this is Hollywood cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and easy to make.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING
  • 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs, separated
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make hollywood cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Crust: Combine crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice, peel and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Carefully spread over cheesecake; continue baking for 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.

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Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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