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🍰 Classic Baked Cheesecake Tart Recipe
🌸 Introduction
Cheesecake is one of the world’s most beloved desserts, blending the smooth richness of cream cheese with a buttery crust. This version, baked in a square tart style, combines elegance with simplicity. With its golden edges and creamy filling, it’s perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply indulging in a sweet craving.
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 100 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 500 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 200 g sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for stability)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for freshness)
👩🍳 Instructions & Methods
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Mix the crumbs with melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base and sides of a greased square baking pan (lined with parchment).
- Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar and continue mixing until dissolved.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add sour cream (or yogurt), vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix gently until just combined.
- If using flour, fold it in to prevent cracks.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust.
- Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour (prevents cracks).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Serve
- Cut into square slices.
- Garnish with fresh berries, fruit compote, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Enjoy chilled for the best flavor!
📜 History
Cheesecake traces its roots back to ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games (776 BC). The modern baked cheesecake, made with cream cheese, was popularized in New York in the 19th century after the invention of commercial cream cheese. Since then, cheesecakes have been adapted worldwide with countless flavors and presentations.
🌟 Benefits
- Rich in calcium & protein – thanks to cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs.
- Energy boost – carbohydrates and fats provide quick fuel.
- Mood enhancer – sweet, creamy desserts release serotonin (happy hormone).
- Customizable – can be made sugar-free, gluten-free, or with fruit toppings.
🏗 Formation
- Base layer: Crushed biscuits mixed with butter.
- Middle layer: Smooth, creamy cheese filling.
- Top finish: Lightly golden surface after baking.
🧾 Nutrition (per slice, approx. 1/9 of pan)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Calcium: 12% DV
💖 Lovers of Cheesecake
This dessert is adored by:
- Families during holidays and birthdays.
- Romantic couples sharing a sweet treat.
- Foodies & bakers experimenting with flavors.
- Children for its smooth, ice-cream-like texture.
🎀 Conclusion
The baked cheesecake tart is more than just a dessert—it’s a comforting symbol of love, joy, and togetherness. Whether enjoyed plain, topped with fruit, or drizzled with chocolate, it never fails to win hearts.
👉 Would you like me to also write you a NO-BAKE version of this cheesecake (with gelatin/cream) so you can have two styles in one recipe?