Microwave Cheesecake
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Microwave Cheesecake
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Prep Time
8 minsCook Time
11 minsFree Time
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Skip the springform pan and water bath — this microwave-perfected cheesecake has all the taste of the timeless dessert in a fraction of the time and effort. Creamy, slow-cooked custard sits atop a buttery graham crust. Permission granted to eat dessert before dinner.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
Crust
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup (40g) graham cracker crumbs
Batter
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
- Melt the butter in the Anyday dish.
- Add the crumbs, and mix well. Make the crust by pressing the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cream cheese and sugar into a smooth creamy paste. Add the remaining batter ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture into the dish over the crust.
- Cook uncovered in the microwave at Power Level 4tooltip for 10-11 minutes. The cheesecake will look shiny, slightly jiggly, and puffy. Don’t worry if it has a few cracks!
- Cool completely in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Top with your favorite fruit or jam to serve.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Try replacing the graham cracker for any cookie flavor you like, such as lemon or chocolate.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Add lemon, lime or orange zest to the batter for a citrusy tang.
- Enjoy with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel.
Recipe notes
- Adjust the power level by 1 as needed — increase if it’s taking longer than expected to set, or decrease if it’s too cracked around the edge.
- If using whole graham crackers, you can make coarse graham cracker crumbs by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
