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Hi Bold Bakers!
By popular demand, I’m sharing my recipe for a 5-Minute Microwave Cheesecake. Now, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I have been called the micro-baking maven! From over 100 Microwave Mug Recipes, to Microwave Snacks, and even a 3 Layer Microwave Cake, you know I take full advantage of my most accessible kitchen appliance, the microwave. After the success of my 3 tier cake in the microwave I thought I had done it all. Then I thought if I can make a cake in the microwave, why not try to make a Microwave Cheesecake? With that, this recipe for Microwave Cheesecake, was born!
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The more you think about it, making a cheesecake in the microwave makes so much sense. as A cheesecake is is a cooked custard consisting of cream cheese, cream, sugar and egg. An oven bakes this slowly, and with dry heat, which is why most home made baked cheesecakes crack. Microwaves cook things by vibrating the fat, sugar and water molecules of the food, distributing the heat internally.
This method of cooking a cheesecake in the microwave works like a charm, gently cooking the ingredients, leaving a perfectly set, rich, cream cheese custard. Honestly, starting out I was not sure about this, but lo-and-behold, a Microwave Cheesecake, made in just 10 minutes, can you believe that?
For this microwave rendition I decided to go for a classic New York style cheesecake. In one bowl you simply mix cream cheese, sugar and cream like you would for a no-bake cheesecake. The addition of 2 eggs make this rich and creamy and perfect for cooking in the microwave.
This classic New York style cheesecake complete with graham cracker crust is the real deal only made in way less time and with so much more ease. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by making a baked cheesecake you have got to trust me on this one! You are going to love this Microwave Cheesecake!
The recipe is similar to my super popular No-Bake Cheesecakes which I’ve made in flavors like Fudge Brownie and Cookie Butter. Look out Cheesecake Factory, with my recipes anyone can make delicious cheesecakes at home.
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Microwave Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups (7 1/2 oz/210g) graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons (4oz/120g) butter, melted
Filling: - 1 cup (8oz/240g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (6oz/180g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (5floz/150ml) cream
- 2 eggs* , room temperature
- Microwave Safe Mold
Instructions
- In a small bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Pour butter over graham cracker crumbs and mix until all the crumbs are coated and you've reached a sand like texture.
- To form the crust press the graham cracker and butter mixture into the bottom of a microwave safe cake mold. Refrigerate while making the filling.
- To make the filling whip the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer. Once light and fluffy add in the vanilla and the cream then mix to combine.
- Lastly, add the eggs one at a time allowing to fully incorporate between each addition.
- Pour cheesecake filling over refrigerated crust. Tap on the counter to insure the top is even.
- Put in the microwave and cook at 2 minute intervals. After 4 minutes my cheesecake had some bubbles on the stop and still a bit of a jiggle in the middle. (This cooking time is based on my microwave which is 1200WATTS so check your microwave wattage as your cook time may vary)
- Remove from the microwave and allow to cool fully before removing from the microwave safe tin. slice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Make My 3-Layer Microwave Cake
Can I use milk instead of Cream??
Hi Gemma! I love your recipes.. I don’t have microwave,is it possible to use oven? And at what temperature and for how long should I bake it ?
Beautiful recipe. For those like me who do not have an oven, this is your moment. I just made my first cheesecake and its sitting in the fridge as I write this. Couple of tips i wanted to put down here for myself (because I know i will be coming back here when i make this again) and also for anyone interested. #1 the batter will rise ! you need to have a bigger size bowl. #2 the batter needs to be thick, do not try to use all of the fresh cream you have available. #3 the reason behind… Read more »
Hello i just wanna ask how many minutes should i bake the cheesecake on the oven if the microwave is only 900w
Im almost ten and I’ve been wanting to be a passterie chef for years you really help me achieve that goal. I made it yesterday for me and my family I used something different for the cream but its still amazing I love your recipes gemma!😍😍
Hi Gemma, the cheesecake was amazing! I made a big one ( took about 5 mins to cook) and 6 mini cheesecake bites from the remaining batter ( about 1 min cooking time). Added some lemon zest to the cream cheese. Will definitely make this for when we entertain!
Hey Gemma, your recipes are an inspiration to me but I’ve seen a lot of people using condensed milk, will it vary if i use it in your recipe?
Can I substitute Stevia for the 3/4 cup white (death) sugar?? Otherwise I love this recipe! Cheers
Loved the microwave cheesecake. It came out perfectly! Gemma thanks so much for your videos to show us when its ready. My only question is what kind of cream fo you use? I used whipping cream (35% fat) and it was sooo creamy. Can you use 10% cream?
if I use a ceramic mold do I grease it first