Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of this Blackberry Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious cream cheese filling topped with a vibrant blackberry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the blackberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and eggs. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator.
- Prepare topping: Cook blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice until thickened. Cool and spoon over cheesecake.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Strain the blackberry topping for a seedless option.
- Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
