You won’t be able to believe that this sinful-tasting cheesecake is actually good for you. But it’s true! With only five natural ingredients, it’s a fluffy, no-cheat cheesecake that’s so easy to make it’s practically foolproof—if you follow the instructions, that is. Don’t despair if you see a crater in the middle of the cheesecake when it’s time to turn off the heat in the oven: The surface of the cake will even out when it’s cooling in the oven.
FIVE-INGREDIENT HEAVEN AND HELL CHEESECAKE
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan generously with butter. Combine the cream cheese, sweetener, and sour cream in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, beat it until well mixed, and then pour the batter into the pan.
- Place a shallow, ovenproof bowl on the lowest rack. Carefully fill it three quarters full with boiling water. Place the dish with the batter on the middle oven rack.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still wobbly. Turn off the heat, but do not remove the cake from the oven: Let it sit in the oven for 1 hour. Remove the cake and let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
NOTE: Don’t increase the oven temperature for this recipe. If you use a higher temperature, the cake will turn brown and will sink once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1466
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 133g205%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.5g7%
- Protein 44.1g89%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.