Name: Easy No-Bake Sour Cream Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 350 g 12.34oz Chocolate biscuits; 130 g 4.6oz Butter, melted; 2¼ cups 520g Sour cream; 3 Eggs; 1 cup 200g Sugar; 4 tablespoons 30g Cornstarch; 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract; 100 g 3.5oz Butter

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This no-bake sour cream cake is so rich and heavenly delicious. The cake is super easy to make; the crust and topping are made with cookie crumbs, the filling is made with sour cream custard. This amazing cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, holidays and weekends.

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Easy No-Bake Sour Cream Cake Recipe

4 from 87 votes

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Prep Time 30

WORK TIME 30

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine World

Servings yields

Ingredients

For the crust:

350 g 12.34oz Chocolate biscuits
130 g 4.6oz Butter, melted

For the filling:

2¼ cups 520g Sour cream
3 Eggs
1 cup 200g Sugar
4 tablespoons 30g Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
100 g 3.5oz Butter

Instructions

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DIRECTIONS
1. Make the crust: in a food processor or in a Ziploc bag, crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and mix until combined.
2. Reserve 1/3 of the crumbs for later. Press the 2/3 of the crumbs into the bottom and up to the sides of a 8-inch (20cm) cake ring or a springform pan.
3. Make the cream: in a small saucepan whisk eggs, sugar and corn-starch. Whisk until smooth. Add sour cream and whisk until combined and smooth.
4. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes, until thickens, make sure you are scraping the bottom and sides of the pan. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, stir until incorporated.
5. Allow to cool slightly.
6. Pour over the crust and spread evenly. Spread the remaining 1/3 of the crumbs on top.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Notes:
What can we use instead of cornstarch?
Instead of cornflour you can use 1/2 cup (62g) all-purpose lour.
Is cornstarch and corn flour the same?
I am often asked by European visitors if cornstarch and corn flour are the same thing. Yes, cornstarch and corn flour are the same thing. The term “Cornstarch” is used in north America, while “corn flour” is used in Europe and Asia. But in America the term corn flour refers to finely ground cornmeal, so it's important not to get confused.
What can we use instead of sour cream?
This is a sour cream cake, therefor I would not recommend replacing the sour cream, the sour cream adds a unique flavor to the cake. If it is very difficult for you to get sour cream in your country, you can substitute with yogurt. But again, the taste will be different.
What cookies can we use?
Any cookies/crackers can be used in this recipe. Graham crackers, petit beurre cookies, digestive cookies, sandwich cookies and more.
How to store the cake?
The cake can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.
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