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!!!!
Pegasuslegend says
One of your best shots here, this looks sensational! luscious!
La cucina di Molly says
Questa chese è deliziosa! è molto invitante! Ciao
Joanne says
I always find cheesecake to be crazy rich but I bet the sour cream makes it absolutely addictive!
Buttercup says
This looks wonderful. I am a fan of cheese cake.
Petra says
Just what I was looking for! 🙂 Blessings!!
Recetasparamishijos says
Catherine, you won´t believe it, I made the same cake today, but I mixed cottage cheese with the sour cream and poured some grapes on it. I´m learning from you, you added more corn starch, that´s better, I´ve been short on it. Have a great weekend!
Myriam
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Lenia says
It looks amazing!Wish I had some right now!Kisses,dear!
Rita says
Sure looks amazing and creamy good.
Merci.
Rita
Gluten Free & Loving It says
Oh my! Catherine, that looks soooo good.
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~
Debbie says
What a beautiful slice of heaven! This is another one to add to my list of wanting to bake!
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!
Shabs says
Ooh , cheesecake , it looks so delish Catherine , never made cheesecake with sour cream though , gotta try this , it looks incredible 🙂
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
Looks fantastic, especially with the drizzle on top!
Nisrine says
The sour cream must make this cheesecake really special. I can imagine how creamy and delicious it is.
Grace says
Copied this. I should send my husband out to the store for corn starch and cookies. Hmmm...
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
robert says
Catherine..I am going to tip the 200 mark just looking at the picture..:)
Reeni says
This looks positively delicious Catherine! So rich and creamy! You're such a talented baker. xoxo
mia xara says
Cheesecake is one of my most favorite desserts,Catherine,and this one sounds just right for me!!Have a great weekend,XO
Tina says
Not sure how I missed this lovely dessert. Glad I found it! Sour cream cheesecakes are by far the best-awesome pics for an elegant and tasty dessert!
bookcasefoodie says
What a powerful photo. It is almost real enough, to take a piece of that delicious cheesecake.
bookcasefoodie says
What a powerful photo. It is almost real enough, to take a piece of that delicious cheesecake.
In bucatarie cu Aziz says
Just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!
Magic of Spice says
Cheesecake is my weakness...looks delightful!
Lois Christensen says
I adore cheesecake and this one looks really good. Your photos are so beautiful as always! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to come back and VOTE on Sunday!
Cindys Recipes says
So pretty Catherine! I'd adore a slice! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to come back and VOTE on Sunday!
Cindy DG says
This looks SO refreshing!! My name is Cindy and I blog over at Vegetarianmamma.com I wanted to invite you to link up your recipe at our Gluten Free Fridays Recipe Link up party! It happens every Friday and we'd love to have you join us with some of your awesome recipes! You can find this week's link up here: http://vegetarianmamma.com/glutenfree-fridays-recipe-party-4/ It doesn't mean that you have to be a gluten free bloggers. If you have some recipes on your blog that are gluten free that counts! 🙂 Many recipes are naturally gluten free.
Thanks, Cindy 🙂
Cindy DG says
I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays recipe party! See you next Friday! Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com