Grannie’s Cheesecake – Oma’s Käsekuchen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 5
Grannie's Cheesecake - A traditional German Käsekuchen recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water or 1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 packages vanilla pudding mix , the boiling kind
2 cups milk , separated
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract or 1/4 teaspoon bitter almond extract
2 -3 lbs cottage cheese , uncreamed works best , but no ricotta
1/4 cup sultanas or 1/4 cup raisins
3 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
350
Sugar
32g
Fat
19g
Grannie's Cheesecake, also known as Oma's Käsekuchen in Germany, is a beloved dessert in many households. This cheesecake is unique because of its use of cottage cheese, which provides a creamier texture than traditional cream cheese recipes. The lemon extract/bitter almond extract adds a subtle tanginess to the cake, which balances out the sweetness. Although it is traditionally served at Easter and other holidays, this cheesecake can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It is a simple and delicious recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch (25 cm) springform baking pan.
2.Mix together flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
3.In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together sugar, egg yolks, water/milk, and butter until fluffy.
4.Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
5.Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading the batter evenly.
6.Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package directions using 1 and 1/2 cups milk and 1/4 cup sugar.
7.Add lemon extract/bitter almond extract, cottage cheese, and sultanas/raisins to the pudding. Mix well.
8.Using clean beaters, whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
9.Gradually beat in 4 tablespoons of sugar until the egg white mixture is thick and glossy.
10.Fold in the egg yolk and water.
11.Pour the mixture over the pudding layer and spread it evenly.
12.Bake the cheesecake for 55-60 minutes until it is lightly browned on top. Cool the cake completely before removing it from the pan.

PROS

Grannie’s Cheesecake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make.
It is a traditional German Käsekuchen recipe that is loved for its creamy texture and subtle lemon flavor.

CONS

This cheesecake can be high in calories and fat due to the use of cottage cheese.
It also contains a high amount of sugar.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and sugar, this cheesecake also contains calcium and protein from the use of cottage cheese. The lemon extract/bitter almond extract used in the recipe may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

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