Description
A creamy, fruity American dessert with a graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese layers, and vibrant berry swirls. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dessert nights.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl for crust
Press crust into a 9-inch springform pan
Beat cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth
Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust
In a small pan, cook berries with lemon juice over medium heat until softened (10-15 minutes)
Blend berry mixture until smooth, strain if desired
Pour 1/3 of cream cheese mixture into pan
Dollop 1/3 of berry puree on top, swirl with a knife
Repeat layers twice
Bake for 40-50 minutes until center is barely jiggling
Let cool completely, refrigerate 6-8 hours
Before serving, whip cream with powdered sugar and spread on top
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth texture
Substitute coconut oil for non-dairy crust if needed
Freezable for up to 2 months (thaw fully before serving)
Chill overnight for best flavor development
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 115mg