Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake Copycat Recipe #cheesecake - Guide Recipe
Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake Copycat Recipe #cheesecake #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakefactory #copycatrecipes #copycat #cake
Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake Copycat Recipe can easily be made at home anytime you crave it. This is a luxurious and creamy cheesecake with a graham crust and sour cream topping. #cheesecake #cheesecakerecipes #cheesecakefactory #copycatrecipes #copycat #cake
INGREDIENTS:
Cheesecake crust:
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup almonds (finely chopped)
1/4 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
Cheesecake filling:
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 packages 8 ounces each full fat cream cheese (room temperature)
2 cups white granulated sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
16 ounces full fat sour cream (room temperature)
Topping:
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
2 cups full fat sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First , Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Then , Adjust the top rack to be positioned in the middle of the oven.
- Finely chop the nuts or add the to a food processor.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a 10 1/2 inch buttered springform pan. Using a measuring cup , press the crust and try to line the sides about to the middle of the pan edges , set aside.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before your begin.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer , beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy on medium-low speed.
- Add the sugar a little at a time and continue beating until well combined and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat after each addition until well combined.
- Mix cornstarch with flour and add to the batter , whisk until fully combined. Careful not to over-mix.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Add the sour cream and beat well , stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Pour cheesecake batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Read the post for "water bath" tips if you want to bake the cheesecake using a "water bath".
- Bake in the preheated oven for one hour and 15 minutes.
- Try not to open the door to the oven. At the 60 minute mark check on the cheesecake if its done. A small area in the center should wobble slightly and the edges should be puffed and light golden brown.
- Turn oven off and prop open oven door and leave the cheesecake to cool in oven for one hour.
- After one hour , remove from oven and place on a cooling rack for about 2 hours , until the cheesecake is cool enough to be transferred to the refrigerator.
- In a medium bowl , whisk together on medium-low speed sour cream and sugar until creamy and fully combined. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Spread the topping over the cool cheesecake using an offset spatula.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 24 hours.