Looking for a cheesecake that’s irresistibly creamy, perfectly balanced, and guaranteed to impress? This recipe for the best cheesecake in the world combines a buttery crust with a rich and velvety filling made from quark, sour cream, and heavy cream. With its simple ingredients and easy steps, it’s a foolproof way to bake a classic dessert that everyone will love. Whether for a special occasion or just because, this cheesecake is sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 200g (7 oz) flour
  • 75g (2.6 oz) sugar
  • 75g (2.6 oz) margarine
  • 1 egg
  • ½ packet baking powder (approx. 8g or 1.5 tsp)
  • Butter or margarine to grease the pan

For the Filling:

  • 125g (4.4 oz) margarine
  • 225g (8 oz) sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 500g (17.6 oz) quark (curd cheese)
  • 200g (7 oz) sour cream
  • 200g (7 oz) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough
    • Combine flour, sugar, margarine, egg, and baking powder to form a smooth dough.
    • Grease a springform pan and evenly press the dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides to form a crust.
  2. Prepare the Filling
    • In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine, sugar, and vanilla sugar together until smooth.
    • Mix in the pudding powder and eggs one at a time.
    • Gradually fold in the quark, sour cream, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Assemble the Cheesecake
    • Pour the filling onto the prepared crust in the springform pan.
    • Smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake
    • Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
    • Bake the cheesecake on the middle rack for approximately 60 minutes.
    • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Cool and Serve
    • Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan.
    • Carefully remove it from the pan, slice, and serve.

Enjoy your homemade cheesecake! 🎂