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Secret 4-Ingredient Israeli Cheesecake (10-Minute Prep)

4 Ingredient Cheesecake, Israeli Cheesecake, Quick Desserts, Easy
Baking

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Secret 4-Ingredient Israeli Cheesecake (10-Minute Prep)

4 Ingredient Cheesecake, Israeli Cheesecake, Quick Desserts, Easy
Baking

PREP time 10 min
BAKE time 55 min
TOTAL time 60 min
Yield 8–10 Servings (24cm springform pan)
Difficulty Super Easy (10-Minute Prep)

Ingredients

  • 500g Gvina Levana (Israeli white soft cheese, 5% or 9% fat) or Sour
    Cream/Quark

  • 4 large eggs (separated into whites and yolks)

  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar

  • 1 package (80g) Instant Vanilla Pudding mix (or cornstarch + vanilla)

Method

  1. 01

    Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with half of the sugar (50g) until fluffy, soft peaks form.
  2. 02

    Mix Yolk & Cheese Base: In a second bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, white cheese, and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
  3. 03

    Fold Gentle Batter: Fold the whipped egg whites into the cheese mixture in 3 batches gently using a spatula to retain airiness.
  4. 04

    Bake with Steam: Pour batter into a lined 24cm springform pan. Place a tray of hot water at the bottom of the oven. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 50 minutes until golden and set.
  5. 05

    Cool & Serve: Turn off oven and leave door cracked for 30 minutes to prevent sinking. Chill in fridge before slicing and serving!

Step by step

Clear process images displayed in the same order as the method.

Once the cake is fully baked, allow it to cool slightly before adding the finishing ingredients. Top it with a smooth layer of powdered sugar for a delicate finish. 1
Prepare the Baked Cake:

Once the cake is fully baked, allow it to cool slightly before adding the finishing ingredients. Top it with a smooth layer of powdered sugar for a delicate finish.

Transfer the prepared batter into a mixing container and stir until it is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined. 2
Prepare the Batter:

Transfer the prepared batter into a mixing container and stir until it is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.

Gently fold fresh blueberries into the prepared batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture. 3
Add the Blueberries:

Gently fold fresh blueberries into the prepared batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.

Finely zest a fresh lemon over a plate, creating delicate lemon zest to enhance the cake with a bright citrus flavor. 4
Prepare the Lemon Topping:

Finely zest a fresh lemon over a plate, creating delicate lemon zest to enhance the cake with a bright citrus flavor.

Continue grating the lemon carefully until enough zest is collected, then use it to garnish the finished cake before serving. 5
Finish with Lemon Zest.:

Continue grating the lemon carefully until enough zest is collected, then use it to garnish the finished cake before serving.

Yaniv's Tip

Use room-temperature eggs and do not open the oven during the first stage of baking.

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