Blackberry Bliss Cheesecake (Printable)

Velvety cream cheese filling swirled with tangy blackberry compote on a buttery graham cracker crust creates this stunning fruity dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 7 oz graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
02 - 3.5 oz unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar

→ Blackberry Swirl

04 - 9 oz fresh or frozen blackberries
05 - 1.75 oz granulated sugar
06 - 2 tsp lemon juice

→ Cheesecake Filling

07 - 24.5 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 7 oz granulated sugar
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 3/4 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Garnish (Optional)

13 - Fresh blackberries
14 - Mint leaves
15 - Whipped cream

# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line base with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into pan base. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries break down and mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Puree with hand blender, then strain through fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Let cool.
04 - Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until just combined.
05 - Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust. Dollop spoonfuls of blackberry puree over top, then swirl gently with skewer or knife for marbled effect.
06 - Place pan in larger tray filled with hot water to create water bath. Bake for 50-60 minutes until center is almost set but slightly wobbly.
07 - Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
08 - Before serving, garnish with fresh blackberries, mint leaves, and whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buttery graham crust provides the perfect crunch against that impossibly creamy filling
  • Blackberries hit differently when they're swirled into cheesecake, their tartness cutting through all that richness
02 -
  • The water bath isn't optional, it prevents cracks and ensures that custard-like texture
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for a lump-free filling
03 -
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform for clean edges
  • The center should still have a slight wobble when you take it out, it firms up as it cools

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