Baked Cheesecake Recipe

1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup whole milk

1/2 cup superfine sugar (caster sugar)

3 eggs, separated

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

2 and 1/2 cups boiling water

Glaze:

2 tablespoons jam of choice

1/2 tablespoon water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch spring form pan with non stick cooking spray.

With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with milk. Add half of the sugar, the egg yolks, cornstarch and lemon juice and beat until smooth.

Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and cream of tartar while beating on high speed until soft peaks form. this should take about 8 or 9 minutes.

Gradually fold beaten egg whites into the cream cheese mixture and pour into the cake pan.

Place the cake pan into a larger roasting pan and place in lower rack of oven. Pour enough water into the roasting pan to come half way up the side of the cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, until a pick inserted in the middle of the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool to room temperature after loosening the cake from the edges of the pan with a sharp knife. Don't remove the rim. Refrigerate for several hours.

You can eat it plain or with the jam topping if preferred. To make the jam glaze heat the jam and water stirring over low heat until melted.

Spread the glaze over the cake after removing the rim and before serving.

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