Description
Cheesecake with Berries – Father’s Day Treat is a luscious dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy, rich filling and a vibrant topping of fresh berries. Perfect for celebrating Dad, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow everyone at the table. Each slice offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it not just a treat but a memory in the making.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition without overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let cool for about an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix lemon juice into your berry topping. Try substituting different cookies for the graham cracker crust for variety. Leftover cheesecake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.