Blackberry Bliss Cheesecake Dessert (Printable version)
Velvety cheesecake topped with tangy blackberry swirl on a buttery graham cracker base.
# Ingredient list:
→ For the Crust
01 - 7 oz graham crackers (or digestive biscuits), crushed
02 - 3.5 oz unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ For the Blackberry Swirl
04 - 9 oz fresh or frozen blackberries
05 - 1.75 oz granulated sugar
06 - 2 tsp lemon juice
→ For the Cheesecake Filling
07 - 24.5 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 7 oz granulated sugar
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 6.75 oz sour cream
11 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ For Garnish (Optional)
13 - Fresh blackberries
14 - Mint leaves
15 - Whipped cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes), stirring frequently. Puree with a hand blender and then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Let cool.
04 - Using a 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 the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Dollop spoonfuls of the blackberry puree over the top, then swirl gently with a skewer or knife for a marbled effect.
06 - Bake in a water bath (place the pan in a larger tray filled with hot water) for 50-60 minutes, until the center is almost set but slightly wobbly.
07 - Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Remove from the 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 blackberry swirl cuts through the rich cream cheese with just the right tangy brightness
- That water bath technique creates the silkiest, most luxurious texture youve ever tasted
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are nonnegotiable for that silky smooth texture
- The water bath prevents cracks and ensures even baking, so dont skip this step
03 -
- Run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform pan
- The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven