Blackberry Cheesecake

Name: Blackberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries; 3 tablespoons sugar

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Nothing beats juicy, in-season blackberries. Top a classic cheesecake with this summer fruit to make this elevated blackberry cheesecake recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Wrap the bottom half of a 9-in. springform pan with 3 layers of aluminum foil, set aside.
In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Press crumbs into the bottom of prepared pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Place on baking sheet, bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
Increase oven temperature to 450°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, about 5 minutes. Beat in sour cream, lime juice, zest and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place blackberries over top, sprinkle with sugar. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake 15 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 225°; bake until just set, about 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off and open the oven door; let cheesecake sit 30 minutes, or until center is completely set. Remove from oven, refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan; serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 477 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Try this classic cheesecake recipe with a little twist. It's excellent to make during blackberry season! —Elissa Ricks, Idaho Falls, Idaho

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