New York-Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

While the New York-Style Cheesecake is known for its dense and tangy flavor, this Dutch adaptation adds a touch of sweetness and a hint of traditional Dutch spices. The crust is made with Dutch speculaas cookies, giving it a unique and delightful twist. We alse have the original recipe for New York-Style Cheesecake, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (240g) crushed speculaas cookies 2 cups (240g) crushed speculaas cookies
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
• 32 oz (900g) cream cheese, softened 32 oz (900g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat: 32g (Saturated Fat: 18g)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (Sugars: 25g)
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.4g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. 2.
   In a bowl, combine the crushed speculaas cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. 3.
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
4. 4.
   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5.
   Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until well combined.
6. 6.
   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
7. 7.
   Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
8. 8.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
9. 9.
   Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Speculaas cookies — If you can't find speculaas cookies, you can substitute with graham crackers or ginger snaps for a similar flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent cracks on the surface of the cheesecake, place a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking.
• Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually by leaving it in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar for about an hour before transferring it to the refrigerator.
• For a decorative touch, sprinkle some ground cinnamon or powdered sugar on top of the cheesecake before serving.

Serving advice

Serve each slice of Dutch Delight Cheesecake with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra touch of indulgence.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the cheesecake with a few whole speculaas cookies around the edges and a dusting of powdered sugar on top.