Sorrel Cheesecake - Episode 1041

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream adds flavor and richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a springform pan by greasing it with butter.

Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Incorporate lemon juice, nutmeg, and finely chopped sorrel leaves into the mixture.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until set and slightly golden on top.

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and garnish with fresh sorrel leaves.

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