Berry up your day with our Blackberry Cheesecake! 🍰💜
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
For the topping:
1 cup fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Additional fresh blackberries for decoration
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, using the back of a spoon to firmly pack it down.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the fresh blackberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill and set.
Prepare the Topping:
In a small saucepan, combine the fresh blackberries and granulated sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries break down and form a thick sauce, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the blackberry sauce, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Decorate and Serve:
Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, carefully remove it from the springform pan.
Drizzle the blackberry sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
Garnish with fresh blackberries as desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Blackberry Cheesecake!
This cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the tart sweetness of fresh blackberries for a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
