This Classic Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that features a rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake filling on top of a cocoa biscuit base. The cheesecake is baked to perfection, offering a smooth, creamy texture with a slight tang from the cream cheese, contrasted by the crunchy and chocolatey base. The cake is then topped with a layer of melted white chocolate, adding an extra layer of sweetness and elegance.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of the cocoa biscuit base with the rich vanilla cheesecake filling creates a perfect balance of flavors. The smooth, creamy texture of the cheesecake is comforting and indulgent, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or as a special treat after a fancy dinner. It's also a great choice for holidays and festive occasions where you want a classic and beloved dessert.
Decoration Tips: After topping with white chocolate, garnish with fresh berries, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings for added visual appeal. You can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of fruit sauce for added flavor.
Base Ingredients:
- 200g of cocoa biscuits
- 100g of butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1kg of cheesecake cheese (quark)
- 6 eggs
- 2 packets of vanilla custard powder
- 200g of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of cheesecake spice or a few drops of vanilla flavoring (optional)
- 100g of 30% cream
- Melted white chocolate for topping
Instructions:
- Melt the butter and mix with crushed cocoa biscuits. Press into a 25x30cm pan lined with parchment paper and refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
- Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat whites to stiff peaks with 100g of sugar. Beat yolks with the remaining sugar until dissolved.
- Gradually mix in the quark, then add custard powder, cream, and vanilla flavoring. Gently fold in the egg whites.
- Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool in the turned-off oven, then top with melted white chocolate.
Enjoy this Classic Cheesecake, a perfect combination of cocoa biscuit crunch and smooth, creamy vanilla filling, topped with a sweet layer of white chocolate.
Enjoy!