Jul 14 2026
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Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Tropical Delight
Time3h
Serves12

Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Topping

Method

Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the crust

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the crust

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.

Filling

  1. 3

    Mix the filling

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the sugar and sour cream

    Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix until well combined.

  3. 5

    Incorporate eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  4. 6

    Finish the filling

    Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 7

    Pour into crust

    Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  6. 8

    Bake the cheesecake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

  7. 9

    Cool the cheesecake

    Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.

  8. 10

    Chill

    After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Topping

  1. 11

    Prepare the topping

    Just before serving, wash and dry the fresh berries. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar.

  2. 12

    Serve the cheesecake

    Slice the chilled cheesecake and top each slice with a generous amount of the sweetened berries.

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