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Cheese tart

 

Crustless cheesetart

Summer is eventually on its way! As the days become longer, our thoughts turn to outdoor living, braais (barbecues) and patio entertaining.

This cheesecake is quick and easy to prepare and can be made in advance. Garnish with whipped cream and seasonal berries, and serve as a lovely, light ending to a summer supper or for afternoon tea. Pairs well with creamy, South African-style Iced Coffees (page 194 of South African Cooking in the USA).

 

 

 

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Cheese tart

Prep time:  20 mins

Cook time:  55 mins

Total time:  1 hour 15 mins

Easy baked, crustless cheese tart.
Ingredients
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup + 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Beat the eggs and ⅔ cup of sugar together until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  3. Scrape into a 9-inch pie dish and bake at 325˚F for about 40 minutes, until set.
  4. In the meantime, mix the sour cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  5. When the cheesecake is cooked through, remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread the sour cream mixture over the cheesecake and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve cold.
Notes
When beating the ingredients together, do so at low speed as the purpose is not to incorporate air into the cheesecake, merely to blend until smooth.
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  1. Felicia says

    April 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    This receipe is an absolute gem! 5 ingredients turns into a delicious treat. Another one of our absolute favorites.

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    • Aileen says

      April 8, 2017 at 9:31 PM

      Thanks Felicia – one of my favorites too. Gluten-free as well:)
      Check out http://capepointpress.com/cheese-tart-sour-cream-topping-2/ which is a simpler method for the same recipe. Maybe you could add a star rating as well?

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