🍰 Creamy Custard Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the creamy filling:
- 500 g cream cheese (such as Philadelphia) or well-drained Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream (or thick cream)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For topping:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the crust:
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in flour and baking powder.
- Knead into a soft dough (not sticky).
- Press the dough into a greased springform pan, raising the edges slightly to form a base.
- Prepare the filling:
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, cornstarch, and finally the cream.
- Pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the top is lightly golden and set.
- Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Best enjoyed chilled with a glass of milk or coffee.