Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Blackberry Cheesecake, a perfect blend of sweet blackberries and luscious cheesecake filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup blackberry puree, strained to remove seeds
For the topping:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup blackberry jam, melted
- Fresh mint, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and blackberry puree. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in a water bath and bake until just set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Finish: Top with fresh blackberries, melted blackberry jam, and mint.
Notes
- To make blackberry puree, blend and strain 1 cup blackberries. Swirl extra puree into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
