Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake served with a berry compote.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Berry Compote
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add in granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until combined.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 7
Add Flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 9
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
Berry Compote Preparation
- 10
- 11
Cook the Compote
Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- 12
Cool the Compote
Remove from heat and let the berry compote cool to room temperature.
