Cheesecake

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 200 g Digestive or Graham crackers (or Maria cookies)
• 100 g melted butter
• For the filling:
• 500 g cream cheese (Philadelphia-style)
• 200 g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 200 ml heavy cream (or whipping cream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon flour or cornstarch (optional, for extra firmness)
• For the berry sauce:
• 200 g mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 50 g sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps

1. 1️⃣ Prepare the crust:
2. Crush the cookies in a food processor or with a rolling pin.
3. Mix with the melted butter until it forms a sandy texture.
4. Press this mixture into the base of a springform pan (20-22 cm / 8-9 inches).
5. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
6. 2️⃣ Make the cheesecake filling:
7. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
8. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
9. Add the eggs one by one, mixing gently after each addition.
10. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth.
11. 3️⃣ Bake the cheesecake:
12. Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
13. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 50-60 minutes.
14. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open.
15. 4️⃣ Prepare the berry sauce:
16. In a saucepan, combine the mixed berries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
17. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the sauce thickens.
18. Remove from heat and let it cool. You can blend it for a smoother texture or leave it chunky.
19. 5️⃣ Chill and serve:
20. Once the cheesecake reaches room temperature, refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results).
21. Pour the berry sauce over the cheesecake before serving.