This gluten-free baked cheesecake recipe sounds delicious! Here’s a step-by-step breakdown for easy reference:
Ingredients
Cheesecake
- 4 packs cream cheese, softened
 - 1 ⅓ cups sugar
 - Pinch of salt
 - 4 eggs, room temperature
 - 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste (SingingDog)
 - ⅔ cup heavy cream, room temperature
 - ⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature
 - 1 can cherry topping (corn syrup free)
 
Crust
- 20 gluten-free Oreos
 - ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
 
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
 - Prepare the Crust:
- Add the Oreos to a food processor and pulse until fine and sandy.
 - Mix in the melted butter with the Oreo crumbs, pulsing to combine.
 - Press the mixture firmly into a 9” springform pan to form the crust. Use the underside of a measuring cup for even pressing.
 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
 
 - Lower the Oven Temperature to 325°F (160°C).
 - Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese on high for 4 minutes until fluffy.
 - Add sugar and beat on high for another 4 minutes.
 - Mix in the salt and vanilla bean paste.
 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds between each addition.
 - Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully incorporated. The mixture should be very creamy.
 
 - Prepare the Pan:
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan three times in foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath baking.
 
 - Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled Oreo crust.
 - Place the springform pan inside a larger pan (such as a roasting pan).
 - Pour water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the springform pan.
 - Bake for 85-90 minutes until the top is light golden and the cheesecake is set but still has a slight jiggle.
 
 - Cool the Cheesecake:
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
 - Remove from the water bath and cool on the counter for another hour.
 - Once completely cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
 
 - Serve:
- Before serving, spread the cherry topping over the chilled cheesecake.
 
 
Enjoy your delicious, gluten-free baked cheesecake!