Million Dollar Cheesecake: A sweet sensation for all occasions

The name Million Dollar is no accident. Fortunately, it's not about the price but the millions a bakery could earn by selling such a dessert. In my home, everyone jokes that if I started selling this cheesecake, I would quickly need to open branches. This dessert is tasty and simple to prepare, so it's worth choosing it over a classic cheesecake.

Nutty cake, creamy pudding layer, and cheese, with even more nuts - that's all it takes for happiness. The sponge cake with walnuts is perfect as a base, although it truly plays the main role here, making this recipe stand out from others.

Ingredients:

Nut Cake:                               

• 6 egg whites,
• 1/2 cup sugar,
• 5 egg yolks, 
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour,
• 1/3 cup corn starch,
• 1 teaspoon baking powder, 
• 1 cup ground walnuts. 

Cheese Layer:                               

• 1/2 cup butter, 
• 3/4 cup sugar, 
• 5 egg yolks, 
• 600 grams cream cheese, 
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 
• 1/3 cup corn starch, 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 
• 5 egg whites.

Pudding Layer:       

• 1/4 cup vanilla pudding, 
• 500 ml milk (125 ml for the pudding).

Additionally:   

• 1 cup ground walnuts for sprinkling.

Instructions:

Step 1. Start with the cake. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat them until stiff along with the sugar. Then, while continuously mixing, add the yolks and oil. Next, add sifted flour, corn starch, and ground nuts and mix.

Step 2. Line the bottom of a 28x18 cm baking dish with parchment paper. Pour in the prepared batter and place it in the oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake for 30 minutes, then let it cool.

Step 3. Prepare the cheese layer. Cream the softened butter with sugar and yolks. Add the cream cheese and mix. Then add flour, corn starch, baking powder, and combine. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, add them to the cheese mixture, and mix.

Step 4. Pour the resulting mixture into the same form where the nut cake was previously baked. Remember to line the base with parchment paper. Bake the cheesecake in the oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.

Step 5. In the meantime, prepare the pudding. Dissolve the pudding powder in 125 ml of milk, bring the remaining milk to a boil. When hot, pour in the pudding mixture and heat until thickened.

Step 6. Divide the cooled sponge cake into two parts. Soak one part with milk and spread half of the prepared pudding on it. Then place the baked cheesecake on top. It's okay if it breaks in half.

Step 7. Next, spread the remaining pudding and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Refrigerate overnight. Enjoy!