Say the word “cheesecake” and it rolls off your tongue, bringing with it associations of decadence and sweet, creamy goodness. In New York, he is even “famous”. However, many people choose to buy this traditional dessert, thinking that it must be complicated and time consuming to prepare. This could not be further from the truth. If cheesecake is a family favorite, the following recipe can show you how to make one quickly and easily.
The recipe also comes with a fun story: one day, as a friend was driving home, she noticed sheets of paper strewn on the side of the road, lashing near her windshield as she drove. Being curious, she decided to stop and see what was written on these mysterious clippings. It turned out that this “trash” became her treasure; each slice contained a carefully handwritten recipe from the 1950s. Therefore, this cheesecake will forever be referred to as “Roadside Cheesecake.”
Here’s the recipe that came from someone’s grandmother (we just don’t know whose):
NOTE: Prepare ahead of time by allowing cream cheese to soften at room temperature. Also, the cheesecake should bake for an hour and then sit in the turned off oven for another hour. Don’t start this project too close to bedtime.
Cortex:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
Spring Tray (9_” x 3_”)
Mix the crumbs and butter together and cover the spring pan with it. Fridge.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees and prepare the filling:
5 eggs (separated)
1 cup of sugar
1 pound. cream cheese (softened)
1 pint sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Using a mixer, beat the yolks. Add sugar. Next, gradually add cream cheese, then sour cream. Add vanilla and lemon juice. Beat everything very well, especially the yolks and sugar. Beat the whites separately and then gently incorporate. For spring pan with crust. Bake for 1 hour. Open the door and leave in the oven with the heat off for 1 hour. Cool. Refrigerated 24 hours.
This recipe will help you make amazingly delicious cheesecake in no time. Your friends will not only be impressed with your baking skills, but your popularity will also increase! Next time you’re looking for a dessert to serve at a dinner party, or a fabulous addition to a potluck, Roadside Cheesecake promises a timeless delight.