Comparison Essay
I have always been a sweet tooth; all kinds of candies, biscuits, cakes, or simply anything sweet would be my favorite. Although I love sweets, a single slice of cake from a bakery or dessert shop could easily cost over a hundred NTD. Therefore, being a student with not much pocket money, I have decided to bake a delicious cheesecake on my own. To bake a tasty homemade cheesecake, here is a simple three steps recipe for 8 to 12 servings that is absolutely beginner friendly.
First, we would separate the recipe into three major parts: the cookie base, the cake fillings, and some final touch for the cake. For the ingredients of the graham cracker crust base, we would need 150g of graham cracker crumbs (or other biscuits you prefer), 70g of unsalted butter, and 50g of granulated (in the form of grains) sugar. After mixing the graham cracker crust (or other biscuits),sugar, and butter well, press the mixture into the bottom of the cake mold and bake for 8-10 minutes until the base harden. After taking it out, let it cool down in room temperature and the base is done.
Next, for the cake fillings, prepare 904g of cream cheese and soften it to room temperature. We will also need 200g of granulated sugar, 240g of full-fat sour cream (or whipped cream), and 3 eggs. Then beat the cream cheese and sugar together first until the texture is smooth, and add in the eggs and sour cream slowly. After that, pour the mixed fillings into the already baked crust mold evenly, also make sure there are no bubbles on top, and bake the whole cake for 60 to 70 minutes in 180 degrees. And the process of making the cake fillings is finished.
Finally, take the cake out and let it cool down at room temperature before moving it into the fridge to sit overnight for at least 6 hours. The next morning, take the cake out and add your favorite toppings, then a delicious homemade cheesecake is ready to be served. If you would like some extra flavor, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice and toppings (strawberries, fruits, etc…) are optional.
To sum up, in order to make a delicious cheesecake, there are three simple steps. Prepare the ingredients and bake the cookie base, mix the cheesecake fillings and bake the whole cake, let the cake cool down in the freezer and add the toppings you like. And a self-made cheesecake is done. Anyone without baking experience is able to serve this mouth-watering delicacy.
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Sources (References; by alphabetical order)
https://cookiesandcups.com/perfect-cheesecake/ (the recipe)
https://images.app.goo.gl/cB25awxkFuergVeq5 (picture of cracker crust)
https://images.app.goo.gl/NwtFYs4qc87qTo19A (picture of the cream cheese)
