The translation of cheesecake to French is 'gâteau au fromage'.
And, Here is a great French cheesecake recipe for you to enjoy!
Ingredients:
CRUST
* shortbread (prepared from another recipe)
CHEESECAKE
* 1 lb cream cheese
* 1/2 lb French cheese (Soft Double Creme)
* 1/3 cup sugar, Granulated
* 1 tablespoon unbleached flour
* 4 large eggs, Separated
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/4 cup heavy cream
* 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
* 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
1.
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and the double creme, then add the sugar and flour and beat until thoroughly blended.
3.
3
Stir in the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream and vanilla.
4.
4
Beat the egg whites until they are frothy, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until the whites form stiff peaks.
5.
5
Fold the whites into the cheese mixture.
6.
6
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is firm.
7.
7
Cool to room temperature, then chill before serving.

