Basic Cheese Cake

I have this uncanny ability to love everything that is fattening. So it should come as no surprise to know that another firm favorite of mine is the classic cheese cake. I’ve tried various recipes, but this one stands out as the clear winner. If you like it you can try variations like cocoa or strawberry crush.

You will need:

1/4 cup Glazed cherries or fresh fruits

For the cake
1 1/2 cups Cream cheese
1 cup Castor sugar
3 Eggs
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Vanilla essence

For the crust
1/2 cup Cashewnut powder
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter


Preparation method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C

2. For the crust mix together all the ingredients (preferable with your hands and not a spatula)

3. Spread in an eight inch baking dish and set aside

4. Cream together cheese and sugar till smooth and lump free

5. Separate the egg yolks from the whites

6. Lightly beat the egg yolks and mix it well into the cheese and sugar mixture

7. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla essence into the mixture

8. Using a whisk or hand blender beat egg whites till it forms soft peaks

9. Fold in the beaten egg whites into the mixture

10. Pour the mixture over the crust lined in the baking dish

11. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degree centigrade for 30 minutes or till the center is firm and stiff

12. Cool and refrigerate.

13. Serve chilled with fresh fruits or glazed cherries