Description
This Mulberry Cheesecake is a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and tangy mulberry topping, making it a perfect end to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
melted
24 ounces cream cheese
softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen mulberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional
for thickening)
1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mulberry topping by combining mulberries, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using) in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool slightly before topping with mulberry mixture.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating. For a smooth topping, mash the mulberries slightly before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Mulberry Cheesecake, Creamy Cheesecake, Fruity Dessert, American Dessert