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Hungarian Cheese Cake

A creamy, golden-baked cheesecake with a delicate crust, topped with powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and a glossy strawberry sauce. This Hungarian-inspired dessert is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Total time
90 min
Servings
8
Calories
420
Protein
10g
Hungarian Cheese Cake
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Ingredients

  • 500 g cream cheese
  • 150 g sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 200 g sour cream
  • 100 g flour
  • 100 g butter
  • 200 g strawberries
  • 30 g powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm springform pan with butter.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix flour and 50g sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into pan bottom.

  3. 3

    Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream.

  5. 5

    Pour filling over crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.

  6. 6

    Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  7. 7

    Puree half the strawberries with a little sugar for sauce. Slice remaining berries.

  8. 8

    Top cake with sliced strawberries, drizzle with sauce, and dust with powdered sugar.

Tools you’ll need

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • blender or food processor

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