Easy on the eyes. Practically guaranteed to stun everyone—including your best friend’s chatty new girlfriend—at your dinner party into blissful, dessert-nibbling silence.
This recipe comes from an old family friend. In fact, a bunch of you requested the recipe when I first posted about it.
French cheesecakes are typically lighter and fluffier than regular cheesecakes. (What’s that, Mouse?!? It’s less dense? So that means I can eat…more…of it?)
A French Style Cheesecake is simple, elegant, and a bit different than the popular one New York Cheesecake. The French one it’s creamier and leaves you with a strong vanilla flavor from the first bite.
A note on cheesecake toppings
Like any classic cheesecake, you can serve this with any topping you like.
Classic pineapple. A decadent chocolate ganache.
Homemade dulce de leche (get my recipe here!). Slices of fresh mango or strawberry.
This time, I opted for a raspberry orange sauce (more on the sauce on Monday).
Start the cheesecake filling
Separate 4 eggs. Keep the yolks and the whites. You’ll need ’em both.
Put the sugar and cream cheese into the (washed and dried) bowl of your mixer.
Beat them together until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of your bowl.
Toss in the egg yolks.
Beat together until smooth, creamy, and glossy.
Add the sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Beat until well combined.
Scrape the mixture out into a large, clean mixing bowl. Quickly wash and dry the mixing bowl that you used for the filling. (Last time, I promise.)
Set the mixture aside for a minute while you finish up your crust.
French style cheesecake
FAQ
What are 3 styles of cheesecake?
What is the difference between New York style cheesecake and regular cheesecake?
What is the difference between New York style cheesecake and Chicago style cheesecake?
What is the difference between French cheesecake and regular cheesecake?
On the other hand, french cheesecake is typically lighter and fluffier than regular cheesecakes, and it’s also denser because it uses mostly camembert cheese, Brie Cheese, and Mascarpone cheese which gives it a denser texture and stronger flavor.
Is cheesecake a healthy food?
Vegan cheesecake has healthy ingredients and can be adjusted according to food preferences. A recipe with rice milk and seeds is a great suggestion.
What is a French cheesecake?
The key ingredient is called Fromage Blanc. The French version is more light and fluffy, not like the traditional New York cheesecake which is very dense and heavy, the difference comes in tiny air bubbles! Fromage Blanc is a very popular dairy product in France, and the texture it’s similar to cream cheese.
Are French cream cheesecakes made with cream cheese?
Fromage Blanc is a very popular dairy product in France, and the texture it’s similar to cream cheese. But hey… we all know this special product cannot be found in America that easily. A French Cream Cheesecake doesn’t necessarily have to be made with Cream Cheese, as you can see, you can choose the one you prefer.