Authentic German Cheesecake

Authentic German Cheesecake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    7 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    127

Transport yourself to a German Konditorei with this luscious cheesecake. This recipe cleverly substitutes readily available cottage cheese for the traditional quark, creating a rich and creamy dessert with a unique, self-made crust that forms during baking. A true taste of Germany, adapted for the American kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    129 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    342 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and all-purpose flour. Set aside. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cottage cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the softened butter until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the sugar mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix just until smooth. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. (1 hour 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door closed for 2 hours. This gradual cooling helps prevent cracking. (2 hours)

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Recipe View Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. (1 hour)

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Recipe View Once cooled, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. (4 hours+)

For an even richer flavor, use European-style butter.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending.
If the top of the cheesecake starts to brown too quickly during baking, tent it loosely with aluminum foil.
For a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese in a food processor before adding it to the cream cheese.
Serve chilled, with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries for a delightful presentation.

Julius Mckenzie

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 42 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Penelope Beier

    The resting time in the oven is crucial. It prevents the cheesecake from cracking and gives it a wonderful texture.

  • Lynn Bayercassin

    I added a little lemon zest to the batter, and it gave it a lovely bright flavor.

  • Yoshiko Hudson

    This recipe is amazing! I was skeptical about the cottage cheese, but it turned out so creamy and delicious.

  • Kirk Howell

    My family loved this cheesecake. It's not too sweet, and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!

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