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Juustukook (cheesecake)

A creamy, lightly tangy cheesecake set on a base of crushed biscuits. It is served chilled, often as a festive dessert.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C and butter a 20 cm springform pan.
  2. Crush the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Whisk the fresh cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then the crème fraîche, vanilla, cornstarch and salt, whisking gently.
  5. Pour the filling over the biscuit base.
  6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the centre just trembles.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door open and let it cool inside for 30 minutes.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before unmoulding and serve with red berries.

Variations and tips

No-bake. Replace the eggs with whipped cream and let it set in the fridge for 6 hours.

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