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Blackberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 10 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Blackberry Cheesecake recipe features a creamy, luscious baked cheesecake with a decadent Oreo crust and a vibrant homemade blackberry swirl sauce. The fresh blackberries create a sweet yet tangy topping that perfectly complements the smooth cream cheese filling, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Blackberry Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Crust

  • 18 Golden Oreos, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Make Blackberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh blackberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the blackberries break down completely.
  2. Strain Seeds: Use a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds from the cooked blackberry mixture, returning the strained sauce to the saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the strained blackberry sauce until smooth. Add this mixture back into the saucepan and whisk well. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute to thicken. Remove from heat and cool.
  4. Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray sides of a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment on the sides. Mix crushed Oreos, melted butter, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the pan bottom.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake crust in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool while preparing filling.
  6. Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar and beat until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each and scraping down bowl.
  7. Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Beat until combined; batter will be runny.
  8. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour batter over cooled crust. Add blackberry sauce evenly on top and swirl into the filling with a skewer or knife.
  9. Prepare for Water Bath: Wrap springform pan with two layers of heavy-duty foil. Place it inside a larger pan and pour about 1 inch of water into the larger pan.
  10. Bake Cheesecake: Cover cheesecake lightly with foil tent to prevent browning. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour 25 minutes until just the center jiggles like jello. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool inside for 1-2 hours.
  11. Chill Overnight: Refrigerate cheesecake overnight to set fully.
  12. Serve: Remove from springform pan, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Using room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth batter without lumps.
  • Make sure to wrap the springform pan well with foil to prevent water from the bath leaking into the cheesecake.
  • The slight jiggle in the center is key to a creamy textured cheesecake; if it jiggles too much, extend baking time.
  • Chilling overnight helps the flavors meld and the cheesecake to fully set.
  • This recipe can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/blackberry-swirl-cheesecake-recipe/