Description
Indulge in the creamy and fruity delight of this homemade Blackberry Cheesecake. A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and finished with a vibrant blackberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the blackberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice until combined. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes until berries begin to break down. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Cool completely, then spoon over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake, bring all dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and topped just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
