Vijgen cheesecake: Discover the secret to bliss!
A delightful cheesecake infused with the rich flavor of figs, perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 400g cream cheese
- 200g sour cream
- 150g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200g fresh figs, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter.
- Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the chopped figs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use ripe figs.
- Serve with a fig compote for added sweetness.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg