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Tasty Gluten-free Cheesecake!

Prep Time45 mins
1 hr
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 1 3/4 cups crushed gluten-free graham cracker
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 tsp cinnamon
  • A pinch of kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

For the filling:

  • 4 packages softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Be sure to preheat the conventional oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, grease your 9-inch springform pan. After that, set it aside.
  • Afterward, process your gluten-free graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground and pour the crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Remember, make sure to whisk with sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Also, pour melted butter on the mixture and be sure to combine until it resembles wet sand.
  • Then, press the graham crust mixture into the bottom of your pan and bake it for about ten to twelve minutes until it is light brown. Afterward, ensure to remove from the oven and cool for about ten minutes.
  • Next, combine your softened cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl. After that, make sure to beat at high speed for about one to two minutes using an electric mixer. Ensure to do so till it becomes light and creamy. Then, place your eggs one at a time and scrape using a rubber spatula after each addition. Afterward, add the sour cream, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  • After that, pour your filling over your crust and even out using a spatula. Then, place your cheesecake in the oven and lower the temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, be sure to bake your cheesecake for about 55 minutes. Likewise, you can do so till the edges of your cheesecake set. Afterward, ensure to turn off your oven and allow your cheesecake to sit inside your conventional oven for another hour. Also, remove your cheesecake from the traditional oven. And gently loosen the edges from the sides using a knife but leave it inside the pan. 
  • Allow your cheesecake to reach room temperature. Then, cover your cheesecake and refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight. Afterward, remove your cheesecake from the refrigerator and pan. Finally, top it with fresh berries and dust it with powdered sugar; do not forget to serve and enjoy.