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Creamy Classic Cheesecake Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Berries

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A smooth and creamy classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, crushed finely
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each. Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon zest. Scrape down sides to mix evenly.
  3. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Place springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly when shaken gently.
  4. Turn off oven and crack door open. Cool cheesecake inside oven for about 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  5. Just before serving, arrange fresh strawberries and blueberries on top. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream for smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Cooling gradually is key to creamy texture. Adding a water bath is optional but helps keep cheesecake moist and crack-free. Add fresh berries just before serving to keep them vibrant.

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