Rhubarb Cheese Cake

22/05/2012 15:48

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 cup flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened
 

Rhubarb layer:

3 cups rhubarb, chopped

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons flour
 

Cream cheese layer:

2 packages (250 grams/8 oz) cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs
 

Topping:

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla
 

Method:

Preheat oven to 425º.

  1. Mix crust ingredients and pat into a 9" baking dish, should be at least 2" deep. You can use a 9" springform pan.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or just until it starts to brown. Remove from oven.
  3. Reduce oven heat to 350º.
  4. Mix rhubarb layer ingredients and spread over the crust.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until well blended. Spread over the rhubarb.
  6. Return to oven and bake for 35 minutes, until filling is set.
  7. Whisk together topping ingredients until well blended and spread on cheesecake while still hot. 
  8. Allow to cool completely in fridge before serving.
  9. Keep refrigerated.