Cheesecake with Berry Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Bake: 50 min. + chilling
YIELD: 16 servings.
This creamy cheesecake is a family tradition; I've even shipped it to my daughter as a special treat. Using frozen seasonal berries, it's an excellent dessert any time of year. —Jeanette Volker, Walton, Nebraska
Ingredients
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1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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7 large eggs, lightly beaten
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TOPPINGS:
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1 package (12 ounces) frozen raspberries or blueberries , thawed
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around outside of pan. Place on a baking sheet.
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2.
In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
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4.
Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
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5.
For toppings, place berries and sugar in a food processor; process until blended. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
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6.
Remove rim from springform pan. Serve cheesecake with sauce and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 423 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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