How to Make Waldorf's Sour Cream Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a creamy, decadent cheesecake to satisfy your sweet tooth, and the Waldorf's Sour Cream Cheesecake is a recipe that never fails to impress. This classic dessert has been a favorite for generations, and it's easy to see why. With a rich, creamy filling and a buttery, crisp crust, this cheesecake is a true indulgence.

What sets this cheesecake apart from others is the addition of sour cream, which gives it a lightly tangy flavor and a velvety smooth texture. T...

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed
  • ½ cup margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix vanilla wafers, margarine, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat the two 8-ounce packages and 3-ounce package cream cheese with 1 cup sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into cream cheese mixture, stirring well after each addition; spread over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until middle of cheesecake is set, 25 to 30 minutes; cool for 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Mix sour cream, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy; pour over cheesecake.
  • Bake until topping is set, about 5 minutes. Cool cheesecake to room temperature and refrigerate until serving.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 117mg