Quick & Simple Cheescake Recipe

When it comes to simplifying your life, these is nothing quite as opposite as spending loads of time in the kitchen. For this perfect summer recipe, with only 5 main ingredients (and 3 optional ones), you only need 15 minutes of prep time!! Pop it in the oven, let it cool in the fridge and voilá, you will be the star of the party or the most beloved host when you serve it to your guests (or just to yourself, why not 😉). At the end of the post you can even download it as a PDF, perfect for printing!

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COOKIE BASE (OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED FOR A CRUNCHY TOUCH)

• 1 pack of plain Digestive biscuits (or similar). You can also use oatmeal cookies, or Lotus Biscoff cookies if you prefer a more caramelized flavor.
• 7 tablespoons (½ cup + 1 tbsp) melted butter (about 100g — you might need a bit more depending on how your base holds together)

FOR THE CHEESCAKE

• 2 cups (16 oz) cream cheese (about 500g)
• 5 large eggs
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar (125g)
• 1 cup heavy cream (35% fat) (250g)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract (optional – adds sweetness and aroma)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the base, crush the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the base of a springform pan (about 22 cm in diameter). You can also press it up the sides if you like. Press the biscuit mixture down gently — it should hold together, but not be too tightly packed. Place the pan in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs (5 units) and sugar (⅔ cup or 125g) with a hand whisk until fully combined. Add the tablespoon of flour and mix well. In a separate bowl, blend the cream (1 cup or 250g) and cream cheese (2 cups (16oz) or 500g) until smooth. Then combine both mixtures, and if desired, add a splash of vanilla extract.
3. Pour the filling over the biscuit base in the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 35 minutes at 200°C (392°F). Use the fan mode and top and bottom heat.”The center should remain slightly jiggly. Don’t put it in the oven until it has reached the temperature.
5. Turn off the oven and allow the cake to cool inside it until the mold is not warm anymore. Once cooled, refrigerate overnight in the mold.

TIPS 💡:

• Use a tall springform pan so the filling has space to rise.
• For a clean slice, dip your knife in warm water before cutting.
• Top with fresh berries, jam, or nothing at all — it’s delicious on its own!
• If you notice the top is starting to burn while baking, you can loosely cover it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

CLICK BELOW to download our PDF version of this recipe, perfect for printing 💕🍰

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Our cheesecake recipe is up on our blog! Ingredients: • Digestive cookies • 7 tablespoons melted butter (100g) • 2 cups (16oz) cream cheese (500g) •5 large eggs •2/3 cup granulated sugar (125g) •1 cup heavy cream (35% fat) (250g) •1 tablespoon all-purpose flour •1/2 tablespoon vainilla extract #cheescake #bakingrecipe #bakingtiktok #easyrecipe

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