Seasonal Cheesecake Recipe
Make Seasonal Cheesecake Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Press and bake
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Blend the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until well combined.
- 4
Add sour cream and vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- 6
Add fruit puree
Gently fold in the seasonal fruit puree until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and a slight jiggle remains.
- 8
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
- 9
Prepare the topping
Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. You can sweeten it to taste if desired.
- 10
Garnish the cheesecake
Spread the whipped cream over the cheesecake and top with fresh seasonal fruit.