Description
Luscious blackberry raspberry cheesecake blends creamy richness with tangy berry notes. Dessert lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this elegant sweet treat that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
- 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil and grease interior thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Craft Crust: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar and cinnamon, binding with melted butter. Press mixture firmly into pan’s base, creating an even foundation. Toast at 325F (160C) for 8 minutes until golden.
- Blend Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth, gradually incorporating eggs. Fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour filling into prepared crust, smoothing surface to eliminate air pockets. Place pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water to create a steam bath.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Allow cheesecake to cool gradually in oven with door slightly open.
- Prepare Sauce: Simmer blackberries and raspberries with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, stirring until glossy and rich.
- Finish and Serve: Unmold cheesecake, drizzle with berry sauce, and refrigerate. Garnish with fresh berries and optional mint sprig before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Bake cheesecake in water bath and cool gradually to prevent surface cracks and maintain smooth, creamy texture.
- Smooth Mixing Technique: Beat cream cheese at room temperature and mix ingredients at low speed to avoid incorporating excess air, which causes uneven baking and potential cracking.
- Customize Crust Options: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed nuts for dietary restrictions, maintaining similar crispy texture and flavor profile.
- Berry Sauce Flexibility: Adjust berry sauce sweetness by tasting and incrementally adding sugar, ensuring balanced flavor that complements the rich cheesecake without overwhelming its delicate taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg