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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Ebenezer Praise
[email protected]This cheesecake is heavenly.
Nisha Nishi
[email protected]This cheesecake is a work of art.
Jaydan Nelson
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cheesecake again.
Tatykourtney Ivypauline
[email protected]This cheesecake is a keeper.
Annabel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
BROOK STONES INTERNATIONAL
[email protected]This was the best cheesecake I've ever had!
F2Fx SILENT
[email protected]This cheesecake is a must-try for any cheesecake lover.
Ambra Rauf
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Aliyu Shehu
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion.
Abdurrahman Afridi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I expected.
Ezeja Favour
[email protected]The cheesecake didn't set properly, so it was a little runny.
leon krutrok
[email protected]The cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Elian Cruz mendez
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
cornelia cook
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
NGG NEPAL GAMMING GORKHALI
[email protected]I used a different type of berries for the topping, and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.
alan horton
[email protected]The cheesecake was delicious, but the crust was a little too crumbly for my taste.
Muhammad Hanifff
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the tangy berry topping. I will definitely be making this again.