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How to Make Very Berry Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a showstopping dessert that's bursting with flavor, then look no further than this Very Berry Cheesecake. This luxurious treat combines the creaminess of classic cheesecake with the refreshing tang of mixed berries, resulting in a dessert that is both indulgent and refreshing.

What makes this cheesecake stand out is the combination of fresh, juicy berries. From strawberries to blueberries and raspberries, the assortment of berries adds a delightful burst of sweet...

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Ingredients

  • 40 vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
  • ¼ cup cherry brandy
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups fresh blackberries, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cherry brandy
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir wafer crumbs and melted butter together in a medium bowl. Press mixture into an 8-inch springform pan, so it covers the bottom and 1 3/4 inches up the sides.
  • Combine cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
  • Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Stir into the cream cheese mixture along with 1/4 cup cherry brandy. Add eggs and beat on low speed just until combined. You don't want to incorporated too much air into the batter, so don't overbeat.
  • Pour 1/2 of the cheese mixture into the crumb-lined pan. Spread 1 cup of blackberries on top. Top with remaining cheese mixture and another 1/2 cup blackberries.
  • Place the springform pan in a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake until the center appears nearly set when shaken, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cook on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Loosen the sides of the springform pan, and let cool completely, about 45 more minutes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
  • Combine remaining 2 cups fruit, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Cover and chill for up to 2 hours.
  • To serve, cut cheesecake into wedges. Top each serving with fruit topping.

    • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 205mg

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