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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Finally, add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill and prepare compote
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. For the berry compote, combine 2 cups of mixed berries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- 5
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve with the warm or chilled berry compote on top.