Cheesecake
This easy recipe for a classic cheesecake is one I got from my mom. Its made originally with gvina levana which is Israeli white cheese, outside of Israel its better whipping it up with sour cream.
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup (150 grams) melted butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sugar
For the filling:
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 cups (500 grams | ~16 oz) gevina levana (I used 5% fat)(if you are outside of Israel and can't get it use sour cream or cream cheese)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) melted butter
- 1 cup (220 grams) sour cream
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set the oven to 180°C / 350°F with the fan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix all the base ingredients well.
- In a greased baking tin (9x13), flatten the base and set aside.
- In the same mixing bowl, mix all the filling ingredients well.
- Pour on top of the base.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes.
- Have a piece and enjoy!