Creamy Berry Dream Cheesecake
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Graham Cracker Base
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Plain Filling
Ingredients:
- 2 containers (16 oz total) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Berries & Cream Topping
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy.
- Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the berries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat until the berries have broken down and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake.
- Top with the berry mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.