VERY BERRY CHEESECAKE
A rich reward for picking your way through the thorny brambles. Use your choice of fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries and/or chopped pitted cherries. If you don't want to use alcohol, you may substitute orange juice.
Provided by JJOHN32
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Kirschwasser
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 3/4 inch up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside. Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir into cream cheese mixture. Stir in the 1/4 cup cherry brandy. Beat in eggs on low speed just till combined. You do not want do incorporate too much air into the batter.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour half of the cheese mixture into the crust-lined pan. Spread 1 cup of the fruit on top. Top with remaining cheese mixture and 1/2 cup of the fruit. Place in a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or till center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen sides. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
- For topping, in a medium bowl combine remaining 2 cups fruit, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover and chill for up to 2 hours. To serve, cut cheesecake into wedges. Top each serving with fruit topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 367.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
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winston akum
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Elvira Jimenez
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sandra Noble
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I thought this one was pretty good. The crust was nice and crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy.
Himal Akmeemana
[email protected]The cheesecake was a bit dense for my liking, but the flavor was out of this world.
Rabeya Bosri
[email protected]I thought the cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
Abu Ansar
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's definitely not for the faint of heart!
Tarek Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jubin Sikdar
[email protected]My kids loved this cheesecake! They helped me make it and it was a great bonding experience. The cheesecake was delicious and they had a lot of fun decorating it with berries.
Divine Asafo
[email protected]As a novice baker, I appreciate how easy this recipe was to follow. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients. The cheesecake turned out perfectly and was a hit with my friends and family.
RoasTed Gamer BD
[email protected]I have been a baker for many years and I must say that this Very Berry Cheesecake recipe is top-notch. The cheesecake filling is rich and creamy, while the berry topping is bursting with flavor. It's a must-try for any cheesecake lover.