“Winter Berry Cheesecake Delight”

Ingredients:

• For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• For the filling:
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
• For the topping:
  • 1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup berry preserves or jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
   • Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
2. Make the filling:
   • In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended.
   • Pour the filling over the crust.
3. Bake the cheesecake:
   • Bake for 50 minutes or until the center is almost set.
   • Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare the topping:
   • If using fresh berries, rinse and dry them. If using frozen berries, thaw them out.
   • Warm the berry preserves slightly until pourable.
   • Arrange the berries on top of the cheesecake and drizzle with the warm preserves.
5. Chill and serve:
   • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
   • Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

This recipe will give you a creamy, decadent cheesecake topped with a delicious berry mixture. Enjoy your baking!