Ingredients:
16 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
¼ cup corn starch
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
In a mixing bowl combine the corn starch, baking powder and sugar. Add the sour cream, cream cheese, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla and mix well.
Crumb Crust:
1 ½ cups fine crumbs - such as vanilla cookies or graham crackers
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add the fine crumbs and sugar and blend well. Place the crumb mixture in a pie plate and press down to form.
Bake in oven for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before adding the batter.
When the pie crust is cooled for a few minutes add the batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test comes out clean.
Cool before serving.
This is a light a fluffy cheesecake and very delicious.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
NOTE: I have submitted this recipe to Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #11!!!!
I have also submitted this recipe to #GlutenFree Fridays Recipe Party #4!!!!
Reeni says
This looks positively delicious Catherine! So rich and creamy! You're such a talented baker. xoxo
robert says
Catherine..I am going to tip the 200 mark just looking at the picture..:)
Loretta says
Greetings Catherine, your cheesecake is sooo beautiful...what a delightful dessert! Oh, if only I could have this slice...lol!
Thank you so much for visiting and becoming our friend...And I know we will have so much to share! Thanks again and Welcome! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs
Grace says
Copied this. I should send my husband out to the store for corn starch and cookies. Hmmm...
Nisrine says
The sour cream must make this cheesecake really special. I can imagine how creamy and delicious it is.
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
Looks fantastic, especially with the drizzle on top!
Shabs says
Ooh , cheesecake , it looks so delish Catherine , never made cheesecake with sour cream though , gotta try this , it looks incredible 🙂
Gemma Olivia says
Alrite! You've hit the top now, Catherine...it's such a different dessert and it looks lovely...can't even guess how nice it tastes!
Debbie says
What a beautiful slice of heaven! This is another one to add to my list of wanting to bake!
Lizzy says
Such a beautiful, creamy looking cheese cake! My daughter is a cheesecake fanatic and would love yours. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend~