Description
Cheesecake with Walnut Crust and Sour Cream Topping combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with a crunchy walnut crust and a tangy sour cream finish. It’s a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch springform pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Make the walnut crust: Blend walnuts into fine crumbs, mix with brown sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12 minutes. Let it cool.
- Prepare the sour cream topping: Mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla bean, vanilla extract, almond extract, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and bake for 65-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Add sour cream topping: Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cheesecake and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Cool the cheesecake in the pan for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use graham crackers or cookies for the crust.
- To make this cheesecake lower-calorie, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- For extra flavor, consider mixing chocolate chips or fruit puree into the cheesecake filling.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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