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New York Cheesecake | Cheese Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2)

Serves 10

Cooks In1 hour 30 minutes plus cooling

DifficultyNot too tricky

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 571 29%

  • Fat 33g 47%

  • Saturates 19.2g 96%

  • Sugars 34.5g 38%

  • Salt 1.6g 27%

  • Protein 14.7g 29%

  • Carbs 52.1g 20%

  • Fibre 1g -

Of an adult's reference intake

Recipe From

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By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • 350 g digestive biscuits
  • 120 g unsalted butter , melted, plus extra for greasing
  • 900 g light or low-fat cream cheese , softened
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 5 large eggs , preferably free-range or organic
  • juice of 6 limes , (approx. 125ml)
  • 1 vanilla pod , halved lengthways and seeds scraped out, or 1 tablespoon good-quality vanilla extract
  • finely grated zest of 1 lime
  • MERINGUE TOPPING
  • 3 large free-range egg whites , (the yolks can be used for making scrambled eggs)
  • 110 g caster sugar
  • 40 g desiccated coconut

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/310°F/gas 2½ and grease a 24cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Put your biscuits into a food processor and whiz until you’ve got really fine crumbs, then mix in your melted butter. If you don’t have a food processor, just wrap your biscuits in a tea towel and bash them up with a rolling pin until fine. Spread the biscuit mixture around the base of your greased tin, making sure you get it right to the edges, then press it with your hands to pack it down. Place the tin on a baking sheet and pop it into the fridge while you make the filling.
  2. Whiz the cream cheese in a food processor until smooth, then gradually add the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Pour in the lime juice and vanilla seeds or extract and whiz again until just combined. Again, if you don’t have a food processor, just do this by hand. Don’t worry if the mixture seems too thin – it’s supposed to be like that. Tip it over your chilled biscuit base, spread it out evenly, and bake in the oven for around 45 to 55 minutes – you want the cheesecake to still have a slight loose wobble. Remove from the oven and set aside for 15 minutes to cool slightly. Turn the oven up to 220°C/425°F/gas 7.
  3. To make the meringue topping, put your egg whites into a clean bowl and beat until they form soft peaks – an electric whisk is quite handy here. Gradually add the caster sugar and beat until thick and glossy. Finally, fold in the coconut. Spoon this meringue mixture on to the middle of the cooled cheesecake and spread it to the edges, using the back of a spoon, so it just covers the filling. It should be about 2cm thick. I like to make a few ripples and peaks in the top so it looks impressive. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the meringue is starting to turn golden in colour and is crisp to touch. Let it cool down, then place it in the fridge for a few hours (this is important) to chill before serving.
  4. Carefully remove it from the tin, transfer it to a nice platter and sprinkle over the lime zest. Really nice served with mango, strawberries and raspberries when they’re in season.

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FAQs

What is the difference in New York style cheesecake and regular cheesecake? ›

New York cheesecake is heavy on the cream cheese which is why it's so dense and rich. Extra cream cheese isn't the only thing that makes New York cheesecake so special. It also includes extra eggs and egg yolks to provide and smooth consistency.

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What is the difference between Sicilian cheesecake and New York cheesecake? ›

The main difference between what we would consider typical New York American cheesecake and Italian cheesecake is that in Italy, cheesecake is made with ricotta rather than cream cheese. It is also a bit lighter and dryer, more cakelike and less cloying.

What does adding an extra egg to cheesecake do? ›

Eggs: Three whole eggs hold the cheesecake together. I also add an extra yolk, which enhances the cake's velvety texture. (Whites tend to lighten the cake, which is actually fine — if you don't feel like separating that fourth egg and don't mind some extra airiness in the texture, just add in the whole egg.)

Is baked or no bake cheesecake better? ›

The key difference between baked and no-bake cheesecakes is the former's superior texture. Baked cheesecakes have a dense, fluffy, moist and smooth texture, which is not possible with the recipe for no-bake cheesecake.

What is the difference between New York style cheesecake and Chicago style cheesecake? ›

New York style cheesecake is known for its dense, smooth, rich, and creamy texture. This is because the addition of heavy cream or sour cream tempers the cream cheese. Chicago Cheesecake is known for its firm outside and soft and creamy center, which comes from the extra cream cheese that is added to the batter.

What brand of cream cheese is best for cheesecake? ›

The best widely available pick: Philadelphia Cream Cheese, $2.54 for eight ounces at Jet. If I'm buying cream cheese to use in a recipe, like cheesecake or frosting, this is the one I'll turn to. The special fresh cream flavor of the Gina Marie would be lost in a recipe, so there's no sense paying a premium for it.

Who has the worlds best cheesecake? ›

That city, dubbed “the Center of the Universe,” is Daystar's home base. Founded in 1957 by Sansbury “Cotton” Sweeney, the company has been producing the trademarked “World's Best Cheesecake” in Virginia for 57 years.

Why is New York Cheesecake so good? ›

When it comes to New York style cheesecake, heavy cream or sour cream is added to the mixture to create a denser, smoother, and creamier cheesecake. A springform pan allows for even baking and a high temperature creates a nice, attractive golden brown crust.

Is sour cream or heavy cream better for cheesecake? ›

The addition of cream gives a velvety, smooth texture, but too much of it and you begin to mask the cream cheese flavor. Sour cream supports the underlying tang of the cream cheese, but, if overdone, it takes over as the dominant flavor. You need a little of each -- cream for texture and sour cream for flavor.

What is a Biltmore cheesecake? ›

Biltmore Cheesecake, Vanilla Bean. Product details Creamy vanilla cheesecake in a golden graham crust. A legacy of taste and hospitality since 1895. Made with imported Madagascar vanilla beans.

Why put cornstarch in cheesecake? ›

Flour or cornstarch is sometimes included in cheesecake recipes to preventing cracks. If you find that you always have problems with cracking and your cheesecake recipe does not call for any flour or cornstarch, it's ok to experiment and add some cornstarch (one to two tablespoons) to the batter when you add the sugar.

Why put flour in cheesecake? ›

A little starch goes a long way in keeping the eggs in your custard filling from curdling and coagulating. Three tablespoons of all-purpose flour work much in the same way cornstarch works to create a thick, stable custard. Cream cheese: The heart of all cheesecake is, of course, cream cheese.

What is special about New York style cheesecake? ›

When it comes to New York style cheesecake, heavy cream or sour cream is added to the mixture to create a denser, smoother, and creamier cheesecake. A springform pan allows for even baking and a high temperature creates a nice, attractive golden brown crust.

What are the three types of cheesecake? ›

New York style cheesecake, classic cheesecake, and no bake cheesecake are the most popular types of cheesecakes, but the best cheesecake flavor is the one that you find irresistible — and that may be different for everyone.

Are cheesecake Factory cheesecakes New York style? ›

The dessert might be famous for its New York-style and typical Philadelphia cream cheese base, but cheesecakes are still popular outside the United States.

What characterizes New York style cheesecakes? ›

New York style is known for its (iconic) graham cracker crust, smooth texture, and dense middle. It's picturesque even. It leans on cream cheese as the star in its flavor profile. Burnt Basque, on the other hand, appears burnt on the outside and doesn't have a crust at all.

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