Wild Berry Cheese Cake Recipe
Make Wild Berry Cheese Cake Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheese Filling
Wild Berry Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
- 2
Press the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup for even pressure. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until creamy.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add vanilla extract, sour cream, and eggs to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- 5
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheese filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. 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 slightly ajar for an hour.
- 6
Chill the Cheesecake
After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Wild Berry Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Topping
In a medium saucepan, combine mixed wild berries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Cool the Topping
Remove from heat and let the berry topping cool completely before spreading it over the chilled cheesecake.
- 9
Serve
Once the berry topping is cooled, spread it evenly over the cheesecake. Slice and serve chilled.