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Extra Rich Cheesecake (sugar-free)

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May 1, 2022
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    Cheesecakes are very popular bakes I’d say. At least here in our kitchen and among friends and family. As soon as a cheesecake, like this one here, is on the table the room turns silent and everyone is handing you their plate to get a slice of it. I am not complaining about that. If everyone is happy and silent… why would I complain?! ;P Another great thing about this Extra Rich Cheesecake – it is sugar-free! Means I can have at least one slice! ;P

    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots

    I don’t remember when I had my first cheesecake. Must have been at an early age. I always liked them but unlike today they were not my “favorite cakes” back then. German cheesecakes tend to be a bit dry sometimes due to the ingredients used to make them. Those cakes are still nice but not my favorites. It took a while until American cheesecakes made their way to Germany and those cakes… mmmmm! ;)

    Curd cheese aka. quark – the main ingredient in a typical German Käsekuchen (cheesecake) gets dry quite quickly when baked for too long. You really have to be careful when you use that ingredient for a cheesecake. Cream cheese, on the other hand, is much more forgiving it seems. That’s why I prefer making my cheesecakes with cream cheese these days ;)

    I think you can tell from the pictures only what type of cheesecake this is – even with an untrained “cheesecake specialist” eye. This is definitely not a typical German cheesecake. Well… ;P

    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots

    All that creaminess comes with a price, of course! Loaaaads of fat and calories. The more fat you use the creamier the cake gets. Sometimes I have the feeling the devil himself invented these delicious cakes. Just to torture us ;P To get the perfect result you still have to follow some rules, of course. Do not overbake the cheesecake and bake it, if possible, in a water bath. That not only prevents cracks in the surface but also contributes to a very smooth and creamy texture.

    Well… no matter what – there are a lot of people that love cheesecakes. If you ever make this one here, let me know in the comments or on social media. I would love to know what you think about it and if it turned out well for you. By the way – I also got a “sugary” version of this cheesecake here on the blog. Just in case you do not care about the sugar that comes on top of all the fat ;P Just kidding! Both are great! Make the one you think fits best for you and your guests.

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    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    For the base:
    7 oz. (200g) sugar-free shortbread cookies
    3 oz. (85g) butter, melted
    2 tbsp. xylitol*

    For the filling:
    39 oz. (1,1kg) cream cheese, at room temperature
    7 oz. (200g) xylitol*
    5 large eggs, at room temperature
    3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
    4.2 oz. (120g) heavy cream
    1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste

    For the decoration:
    5.3 oz. (150g) heavy cream
    1/4 tsp. vanilla bean paste

    Für den Boden:
    200g Butterkekse (zuckerfrei)
    85g Butter, geschmolzen
    2 EL Xylit*

    Für die Füllung:
    1,1 kg Frischkäse, Zimmertemperatur
    200g Xylit*
    5 Eier (L), Zimmertemperatur
    3 Eigelb (L), Zimmertemperatur
    120g Schlagsahne
    1 EL Vanille Paste

    Für die Dekoration:
    150g Schlagsahne
    1/4 TL Vanille Paste

    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9 inches (23cm) springform tin with baking parchment and wrap it in several layers of aluminum foil. The tin has to go into a water bath later on and this will prevent the water from getting into the tin. Set aside.

    2. Add the shortbread cookies to a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you get very fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and sugar and mix until everything is evenly moist. Transfer the crumbs to the springform tin and press down to get one even layer. Bake for about 8 minutes. Take out and let cool down. Reduce the heat of the oven to 330°F (165°C).

    3. For the filling add the cream cheese and xylitol to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the eggs one after another and mix well each time. Do the same with the egg yolks. Add the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste and mix in. Pour the filling into the springform tin. Place the tin (still wrapped in aluminum foil) in a larger casserole dish and fill it up with hot water – the water should go halfway up the sides of the baking tin. Bake the cheesecake for about 70 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cake sit in the closed oven for about 40-45 minutes. Take out of the oven and run a knife around the edge of the cake – let cool down completely on a wire rack, then place in the fridge for at least 8 hours.

    4. To decorate the cake whisk the heavy cream with vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form. Fill into a piping bag with a star tip and decorate the cheesecake. Let the cheesecake get to room temperature before serving. Great with some cherry compote or strawberry sauce.

    1. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eine 23cm (9 inches) Springform mit Backpapier auslegen und dann zusätzlich in mehrere Lagen Alufolie einwickeln – die Backform muss “wasserdicht” werden, weil der Käsekuchen später im Wasserbad gebacken wird. Zur Seite stellen.

    2. Die Butterkekse in einen Gefrierbeutel füllen und mit einem Nudelholz (o.ä.) zerdrücken, bis sehr feine Krümel entstehen. Die geschmolzene Butter und den Zucker in den Beutel dazugeben und alles gut vermischen. Die Krümel in die Springform schütten und zu einer glatten Schicht zusammendrücken, dann für etwa 8 Minuten backen. Aus dem Ofen holen und etwas abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur des Ofens auf 165°C (330°F) reduzieren.

    3. Für die Füllung den Frischkäse und das Xylit in eine große Schüssel geben und verrühren. Die Eier einzeln zugeben und jedes Mal gut unterrühren. Selbes Spiel mit den Eigelben. Die Schlagsahne und die Vanille Paste dazugeben und unterrühren. Die Masse in die Springform einfüllen und dann die Form in eine größere Auflaufform o.ä. stellen und diese mit heißem Wasser auffüllen. Das Wasser sollte ringsum so hoch sein, dass die Springform bis auf etwa halber Höhe der Ränder im Wasser steht. Aufpassen, dass kein Wasser in die Springform schwappt! Den Käsekuchen etwa 70 Minuten backen, dann den Ofen ausschalten und den Kuchen im geschlossenen Ofen weitere 40-45 Minuten stehen lassen. Den Käsekuchen aus dem Ofen holen und sofort mit einem Messer vom Rand der Form lösen – das verhindert Risse. Auf einem Kuchengitter vollständig abkühlen lassen, dann für mindestens 8 Stunden in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    4. Für die Dekoration die Sahne mit der Vanille Paste steifschlagen, in einen Spritzbeutel mit Sterntülle füllen und dann den Käsekuchen damit dekorieren. Der Kuchen sollte vor dem Servieren auf Zimmertemperatur kommen. Schmeckt prima mit Erdbeersoße oder Kirschkompott.

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    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots
    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots

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    Creamiest Cheesecake with Cherry Compote (sugar-free) | Bake to the roots

    Extra Rich Cheesecake (sugar-free)

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    • Prep Time: 00:20
    • Cook Time: 01:10
    • Total Time: 11:00
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Cheesecake
    • Cuisine: America
    • Diet: Diabetic
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    The creamiest cheesecakes I ever made… and luckily very easy to prepare sugar-free if you need that! The best Rich & Creamy Cheesecake with Cherry Compote.


    Ingredients

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    For the base:
    7 oz. (200g) sugar-free shortbread cookies
    3 oz. (85g) butter, melted
    2 tbsp. xylitol

    For the filling:
    39 oz. (1,1kg) cream cheese, at room temperature
    7 oz. (200g) xylitol
    5 large eggs, at room temperature
    3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
    4.2 oz. (120g) heavy cream
    1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste

    For the decoration:
    5.3 oz. (150g) heavy cream
    1/4 tsp. vanilla bean paste


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9 inches (23cm) springform tin with baking parchment and wrap it in several layers of aluminum foil. The tin has to go into a water bath later on and this will prevent the water from getting into the tin. Set aside.

    2. Add the shortbread cookies to a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you get very fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and sugar and mix until everything is evenly moist. Transfer the crumbs to the springform tin and press down to get one even layer. Bake for about 8 minutes. Take out and let cool down. Reduce the heat of the oven to 330°F (165°C).

    3. For the filling add the cream cheese and xylitol to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the eggs one after another and mix well each time. Do the same with the egg yolks. Add the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste and mix in. Pour the filling into the springform tin. Place the tin (still wrapped in aluminum foil) in a larger casserole dish and fill it up with hot water – the water should go halfway up the sides of the baking tin. Bake the cheesecake for about 70 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cake sit in the closed oven for about 40-45 minutes. Take out of the oven and run a knife around the edge of the cake – let cool down completely on a wire rack, then place in the fridge for at least 8 hours.

    4. To decorate the cake whisk the heavy cream with vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form. Fill into a piping bag with a star tip and decorate the cheesecake. Let the cheesecake get to room temperature before serving. Great with some cherry compote or strawberry sauce.


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