Description
A delightful dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake with a blend of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz raspberries
- 6 oz strawberries
- 6 oz blueberries
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 Tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup of berry puree
- 4 8 oz packs of cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz fresh raspberries
- 6 oz fresh strawberries
- 6 oz fresh blueberries
- About 1/2 cup of berry puree (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Berries: Start by washing your berries. In a blender or food processor, add 2 oz of raspberries, 3 oz of strawberries, and 3 oz of blueberries.
- Puree: Blend them until smooth. If preferred, you can strain the puree to remove the seeds for a smoother texture.
- Sweeten: Mix in 1/3 cup of the white sugar and 1 tsp of lemon juice.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Combine: Mix until well combined, resembling wet sand.
- Form Crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Pre-Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the crust for about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Gradually add the remaining ¾ cup white sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract, continuing to mix.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Other Ingredients: Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and corn starch until everything is well blended.
- Add Berry Puree: Gently fold in 1/3 cup of berry puree into the cheesecake batter, creating a swirl.
- Top with Fresh Berries: Once the cheesecake has baked and cooled for 1 hour, top it with the remaining fresh berries.
- Drizzle More Puree: Drizzle additional berry puree over the top for extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
Make ahead for better flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg