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Fluffy Cheesecake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
110 min
TOTAL TIME
370 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert Caribbean
Fluffy Cheesecake
Ingredients
  • 1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Cover the outside of an 8-inch round cake pan with aluminum foil and spray the inside with a non-stick cooking spray.
3
Spread a layer of crushed vanilla wafers evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan, pressing firmly to secure them in place.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar until well blended.
5
Add cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the bowl, stirring until smooth and creamy.
6
In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites into a fluffy state using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
7
Hold the beater or whisk vertically and observe; the egg whites should maintain their shape as a sharp peak.
8
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold 1/3 of the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
9
Run the spatula through the center of the bowl and around its edges, repeating until fully incorporated.
10
Add the remaining egg whites, folding just until they are combined.
11
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared cake pan.
12
Place a damp kitchen towel over a roasting pan to prevent sticking.
13
Carefully position the cake pan inside the roasting pan and place the roasting pan on top of an oven rack.
14
Fill the roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
15
Bake the cheesecake in a preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes.
16
The cheesecake is done when the edges have risen and the surface is firm, except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when shaken.
17
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest in it for 1 hour before transferring it to the refrigerator to cool for at least 4 hours or overnight.