Description
An exquisite showpiece that balances rich indulgence with bright, fruity acidity, featuring a buttery graham cracker shell, a smooth cream cheese core, and a mixed-berry reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
- ½ cup unsalted butter, gently melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup premium wild blueberry preserves
- ½ cup mixed berry jam
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- ½ cup dark chocolate ganache
- Extra fresh raspberries and blackberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until resembling damp sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Combine raspberries, blackberries, and blueberry preserves in a saucepan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar, mixing continuously.
- Incorporate vanilla, sour cream, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Layer half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, add the berry compote, then top with remaining batter.
- Set the springform pan in a larger baking pan and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- For the glaze, heat mixed berry jam and water, then whisk in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Pour glaze over the chilled cheesecake and drizzle with dark chocolate ganache.
- Decorate with extra fresh berries.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, berries, baked cheesecake, creamy dessert