Description
Fruits of the Forest Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that brings together creamy goodness and a medley of forest berries. Smoothly blending rich cream cheese with fresh seasonal fruits, this treat delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors your taste buds will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 200 grams digestive biscuits
- 100 grams butter
Filling:
- 500 grams cream cheese
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Topping:
- 300 grams mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and set up the rack in the center position.
- Mix 200 grams of crushed digestive biscuits with 100 grams melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer.
- Bake the crust for exactly 10 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 500 grams softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 150 grams granulated sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add 3 large eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until the mixture is uniform.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50-60 minutes, checking that edges are set but center still has a slight wobble.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled.
- Before serving, arrange 300 grams mixed berries attractively across the top of the cheesecake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, crack-free cheesecake that blends perfectly.
- Check your cheesecake’s doneness by gently shaking the pan, which should have a slight wobble in the center.
- For a gluten-free version, swap digestive biscuits with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to create the base.
- Avoid overbeating the cream cheese mixture, which can introduce too much air and cause cracking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg