Berry Cheesecake
Berry Cheesecake: A Delight to Taste
Welcome to the world of gastronomy where culinary delight meets flavour elegance. Today we will guide you through the creation of a sweet masterpiece: berry cheesecake. With its crunchy base, creamy cheese filling, and the freshness of the berries, this dessert will enchant your senses and win your hearts.
Ingredients
- 200 g of dry biscuits digestives or similar
- 100 g of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- For the filling:
- 500 g of cream cheese Philadelphia type
- 200 g of sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 200 ml of fresh cream
- 200 g of mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- For decoration:
- Fresh berries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Start by crumbling the dry biscuits in a blender to a fine consistency.
- Transfer the crumbled biscuits into a bowl and add the melted butter and sugar.
- Mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
- Pour the resulting mixture into a cheesecake tin previously lined with baking paper.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking tin evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Place the baking tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the base.
- Preparing the Stuffing
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and fresh cream into the mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the filling onto the already cooled biscuit base and level the surface with a spatula.
- Spread the berries evenly over the surface of the filling.
- Baking and Decorating:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Bake the cheesecake and cook for about 50-60 minutes, or until the surface is lightly golden and the centre is slightly shaky.
- Once cooked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for another 30 minutes.
- After this time, take the cheesecake out of the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Once cooled, place the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, decorate the cheesecake with fresh berries and mint leaves for an eye-catching presentation.
- Slice and serve this delicacy to your guests.
Notes
Cheesecake has a rich and fascinating history that has its roots in ancient Greece and has evolved over the centuries through various culinary cultures. Initially prepared with cream cheese, honey and flour, cheesecake has become a popular dish around the world. Today, it is reinterpreted in many variations, including berry, which adds a fresh and lively note to its creamy flavour.
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