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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Port Reduction
Method
Prepare the Crust
- 1
Make the Crust
In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- 2
Pre-bake the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Blend the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until fully combined.
- 4
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the pre-baked crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is deeply golden and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn the oven off, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside the oven.
Prepare the Port Reduction
- 5
Make the Reduction
In a saucepan, combine port wine and granulated sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce until thickened, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
Serve
- 6
Serve the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, drizzle with port reduction, and serve.
