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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 4
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in vanilla extract. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 8
Bake Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare Berries
In a medium bowl, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the berries.
- 11
Top Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake has chilled, remove it from the springform pan and top with the berry mixture before serving.