Donna's Classic French Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe
Fruit Compote | Vanilla Tuile | Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake
Fruit Compote
Vanilla Tuile
Whipped Cream
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs one at a time, flour, and lemon zest. Mix until fully combined.
- 2
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Fruit Compote Preparation
- 3
Vanilla Tuile Preparation
- 4
Mix the tuile batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar until frothy. Add flour, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 5
Bake the tuiles
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, use a spoon to drop small amounts of the tuile batter. Spread them thinly into desired shapes. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 6
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.