Say cheese! Meet your new personalized cheesecake recipe:
Cinnamon Blueberry Delight Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- For the Cinnamon Roll base:
- 2 cups crushed cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- For the Blueberry filling:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Cheesecake filling:
- 2 containers (16 oz each) of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Berries & Cream topping:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the Cinnamon Roll base:
- In a bowl, mix together the crushed cinnamon graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the Blueberry filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries burst, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once cooled, spread the blueberry filling over the Cinnamon Roll base.
- Prepare the Cheesecake filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the blueberry filling in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Berries & Cream topping:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake.
- Decorate with the mixed fresh berries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.