Say cheese! Meet your new personalized cheesecake recipe:
Berry Bliss Cheesecake with Wine Infusion
Ingredients
Black & White Cookie Base
- 2 cups crushed Black & White cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
- 2 tbsp sugar
Wine & Berries Filling
- 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (3 containers)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Whipped Cream & Cherry Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
Black & White Cookie Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed Black & White cookies, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Wine & Berries Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the vanilla extract and white wine, and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Pour the filling over the cooled cookie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Whipped Cream & Cherry Topping
- In a cold mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh cherries before serving.
Enjoy your Berry Bliss Cheesecake!