What does sour cream do in cheesecake?

Most recipes either use heavy cream or sour cream; either will do the job of softening the texture of the cheese and adding some moisture. Personally, I prefer sour cream because I like the extra hit of sour tang it adds to the cake. You also need a few eggs to hold the cake together.

Is it better to use sour cream or yogurt in cheesecake?

A lot of people use sour cream to give cheesecakes a fluffy, smooth texture. Sour cream helps break up the dense cream cheese. However, you can use yogurt to substitute for sour cream. The yogurt adds a tartness and creaminess that is absolutely amazing!

How do you make a creamy cheesecake?

Mix cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract and lemon juice in a mixer. Add eggs one at a time to the mixture and thoroughly combine. The key to getting a really creamy cheesecake is to mix these ingredients together really well until the mixture is kind of thick and smooth (about 4-5 minutes).

What are the best cheesecake recipes?

DIRECTIONS Cream together cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time. Add cornstarch, whipping cream and salt. Mix on high speed for 3 minutes. Add lemon juice. Pour into prepared 10 inch crust in springform pan . Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Allow to cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.

Do you have to use sour cream in a cheesecake?

Cheesecake is not the time to skimp. But as delicious as cream cheese is, it needs some helpers to become a tasty cheesecake. Most recipes either use heavy cream or sour cream; either will do the job of softening the texture of the cheese and adding some moisture.

What cheese is best for cheesecake?

Cheese: The heart and main ingredient of any cheesecake is cheese. The cheeses most commonly used are cream cheese, Neufchatel, cottage cheese, farmer cheese, mascarpone, and ricotta. For best results, use regular cheese, not reduced-fat or fat-free.

How do you make cheesecake with cream cheese?

Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer on medium until well blended. Add eggs. Spray 9 inch pie plate w/ cooking spray. Sprinkle bottom w/ crumbs. Bake for 45 minutes. To reduce cracking, place cookie sheet of water in oven with cheesecake while baking. Cool thoroughly. Refrigerate 3 hours.