Cheesy Wine & Berry Delight

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Ingredients:
- 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz graham cracker crumbs
- 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, combine the Parmesan, garlic, and graham cracker crumbs. Pulse until the mixture has a sandy texture. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined.
- Slowly pour in the wine and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries. Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the middle.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool for 30 minutes before covering and transferring it to the fridge. Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cheesecake and top with additional mixed berries.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!