💕😋Mixed Berry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust
Ingredients:
For the crust:
2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (or crushed Oreos)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
For the cheesecake filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for stability)
For the berry topping:
2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
For garnish:
Fresh blueberries, blackberries, and mint leaves
Instructions:
Make the crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix chocolate crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Prepare the filling:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until just combined. Pour mixture over cooled crust.
Place the springform pan in a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into the outer pan (water bath method).
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set.
Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the berry topping:
In a saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices.
Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Let cool.
Assemble:
Spoon cooled berry topping over chilled cheesecake.
Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
Pro tip:
For an extra chocolate layer , you can spread a thin layer of melted dark chocolate or ganache over the crust before adding the cheesecake filling.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy
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