Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe

 

 

Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe

 

 

Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

3 large eggs

For the Blackberry Topping:

2 cups fresh blackberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

Making the Crust:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Make the Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Form the Crust:

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to pack it down tightly.

Bake the Crust:

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

Making the Cheesecake Filling:

Beat the Cream Cheese:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Vanilla and Sour Cream:

Add the vanilla extract and sour cream, and mix until fully combined.

Add Eggs:

Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour the Filling:

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.

Baking the Cheesecake:

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. The center should still have a slight wobble.

Cool:

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking. After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Making the Blackberry Topping:

Cook the Blackberries:

In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the blackberries break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Cool:

Remove from heat and let the topping cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Cheesecake:

Add the Topping:

Once the cheesecake is set and chilled, spread the cooled blackberry topping evenly over the top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cooling Time: 5 hours (including chilling)

Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes

Servings: 12-14 servings