Berry Cheesecake Recipe
This Berry Cheesecake recipe features a creamy, decadent filling swirled with fresh berry compote on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect dessert for any special occasion or summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 ½ cups sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- Spoon berry compote over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with additional fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream.
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