Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture into two bowls. In one bowl, mix in the blackberry puree, and in the other, mix in the raspberry puree.
Baking
- Spoon the blackberry mixture over the prepared crust, then gently spoon the raspberry mixture on top. Use a knife to swirl the two mixtures together slightly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is just set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh blackberries and raspberries.
Notes
Ensure that your cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in your batter. For a more intense flavor, you can use fresh blackberries and raspberries to make your purees. If you want an extra creamy texture, add an additional egg to your cheesecake mixture. Don’t skip the cooling process in the oven; this helps prevent cracks on the surface. Store any leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to five days.
