Every person who claims to love baked cheesecake has to attempt making it at home, at least once. This classic vanilla recipe is a great starting point, and if you are feeling plucky, try adding chopped chocolate and nuts or topping it with berry coulis. Great with ice cream, obviously. Enjoy, people.

Serves 10

Base

Melted butter, for greasing
1 250g plain sweet biscuits
125g butter, melted

Filling

3 x 250g tubs cream cheese, at room temperature
250g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
1/2 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
6 eggs
3/4 cup cream

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Brush a 20cm springform pan with the melted butter to lightly grease.
2. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely crushed. Add the butter and process until well combined.

3. Use the back of a spoon to press the biscuit mixture over the inside of the greased pan to evenly cover the base and up the sides. Place in the fridge while making the filling.

4. To make the filling, beat the cream cheese, castor sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the lemon rind, lemon juice, eggs and cream. Beat until well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden and just set in the centre. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

6. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight to firm. Remove from the fridge 10 minutes before serving.

Et voila, classic baked vanilla cheesecake. Download print-friendly recipe.

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