Westphalian cheesecake

180 min

hard

8 ingredients

Westphalian cheesecake

Westphalian cheesecake is a traditional delight originating from the Westphalia region in Germany. This recipe has transcended borders and is now known in several Latin American countries, although with local names and variants. In Mexico, for example, it is usually called "German-style cheesecake," while in Colombia and Venezuela it is common to find it simply as "cheesecake." Its origin dates back to traditional German recipes that use soft and creamy cheeses, such as cottage cheese, to achieve that characteristic, light and fluffy texture.

This cake combines a crunchy cookie base, usually shortbread cookies, with a creamy mixture of cheeses and eggs that is baked until a golden and firm finish is achieved. The simplicity of its ingredients and the balance between the sweetness and acidity of the cheese make it a popular option for celebrations and family gatherings in different parts of the continent. Its popularity has led to each region adapting the recipe with local ingredients, but always maintaining the essence of its origin in Westphalia.

How to Make Westphalian Cheesecake

To begin, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve to ensure a smooth texture.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, avoiding overmixing. Then, add the egg yolks and vanilla extract.

Mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, and cornstarch; mix well until all ingredients are combined.

In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold them into the cheese mixture to maintain the fluffiness.

Pour the mixture into the prepared shortbread cookie base and bake for approximately 1 hour or until the top is golden.

Let the cake cool in the oven for 2 hours and then refrigerate before serving.

Ingredients (8)

Sable Cookie
Cottage Cheese
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Cream Cheese
Cornstarch
Butter

Instructions (15 steps)

1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
2 Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve
3 In a large mixing bowl
4 beat the butter with the sugar
5 do not overbeat
6 then add the egg yolks and vanilla
7 Mix until the mixture is light and fluffy
8 Add the cream cheese
9 cottage cheese
10 and cornstarch and mix well
11 In another mixing bowl
12 beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks
13 Then gently fold them into the cheese mixture
14 Pour the mixture into the prepared base and bake for approximately 1 hour or until the top is golden brown
15 Let the cake cool in the oven for 2 hours and then refrigerate

Nutritional Information

Calories: 223 kcal

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 54g

Fat: 28g

Azúcar: 0g

Sodio: 16mg

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