COUNTRY CHEESECAKE
A recipe from Martha's mom, this rustic cheesecake is an Easter tradition in the Kostyra family. Instead of the usual cream cheese filling and graham cracker crust, it teams tangy farmer cheese and plump golden raisins with a piecrust-like pastry.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dough:Sift together flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Sift again. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Add butter; pulse until largest pieces are the size of peas. Add egg yolks and sour cream; pulse until dough just begins to come together. If dough is too dry, add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until dough comes together. Form into a disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm but pliable, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center. Lightly butter a 10-inch round springform pan. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 15-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit dough into bottom and up side of pan. With a paring knife, trim dough to about 1/2 inch below the rim. Crimp edges with the tines of a fork. Freeze until firm, 10 minutes.
- Line dough with parchment. Fill with dried beans or pie weights; bake until crust is firm and dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove parchment and beans; let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Filling:In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together eggs and egg white on medium speed until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in granulated sugar to combine. Add farmer cheese, sour cream, lemon and orange zests, raisins, and vanilla; mix until fully combined. Transfer to cooled crust.
- Bake until set at edges but still slightly wobbly in center, 50 to 55 minutes (if cake is browning too quickly, tent edges of crust with foil). Transfer to wire rack; let cool completely. Refrigerate until cold, at least 8 hours; serve.
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MD SAGOR ALLI
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
Emma hargraves
[email protected]I would not recommend this cheesecake to anyone who is looking for a light and fluffy cheesecake.
Chris Mocahbee
[email protected]I would definitely buy this cheesecake again.
Angelica Lopez
[email protected]This cheesecake is a great value for the price. You get a lot of cheesecake for your money.
Sindi Mathonsi
[email protected]I would recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves a classic, New York-style cheesecake.
Szabolcs Szilva
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Janet Ama Okyere
[email protected]I thought the filling was a little too dense. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cheesecake.
Nonhle Petela majola
[email protected]The crust on this cheesecake was a little too crumbly for my liking.
joseph okeyo
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly. I think I might have overbaked it.
Aliza kamara
[email protected]This cheesecake is a little too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
Hemal Tharinda
[email protected]I love the way this cheesecake looks. It's so elegant and perfect for any special occasion.
Berly Fullerton
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this cheesecake without any problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Bayezid Khan
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are simply stunning.
ZOO gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I have to say, this one is pretty darn good. The crust is crispy and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mimi Wire
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Yousef Adel
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests.
Sjjej Jsjjs
[email protected]I love that this cheesecake is so versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like, or even leave it plain. I also like to add a little bit of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for a warm, cozy flavor.
Blaze Davis
[email protected]I've been making this cheesecake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Mezewe Mezewe
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy filling and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.