3 Ingredient Cheesecake

Did you know you could make an exquisite cheesecake using 3 ingredients only? This recipe is simple to make and so good!

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:50

Cooling Time:1

Total Time:2 5

Servings: slices

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil ensuring the underside and sides of the pan are tightly covered. Spray the inside of the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Place a full-sized tea kettle full of water or at least 8 cups of water in a pot over high heat on the stovetop and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk for 1 minute and then add in the egg yolks only and continue to mix until fully combined.
Beat the egg whites in a separate large bowl until stiff peaks form and then gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Transfer the batter into the prepared springform pan. Place the pan into a large baking dish and then pour enough boiling water into the baking dish to a depth of about 1 – 2 inches or enough to reach about ⅓ of the way up the outside of the springform pan.
Bake for 50 minutes and then turn the oven off. Leave the cheesecake inside the oven with the door closed for 1 additional hour, and then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Remove it from the pan and cut it into slices with a sharp warm knife. Serve and enjoy!

Soften the cream cheese before starting the recipe. It's so much easier to beat that way.
Add in a few drops of vanilla extract to flavor the cheesecake if you like or try another one such as hazelnut extract or coconut extract for a unique take on the recipe. The last time I made this I added raspberry extract to the batter and decorated the top with white chocolate curls.
Wrap the baking pan with thick foil and spray it generously with a nonstick spray oil before adding the mixture so it comes out smoothly and doesn't break apart. Don't skimp on the foil or cooking spray!