Fluffy Two-Step Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, flour and salt until combined.
3. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Using heavy whipping cream instead of regular whipping cream results in a lighter, fluffier texture.
• Cheesecake is an ancient dessert, with recipes dating back to the Greeks.
• Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts in the United States.