Description
A rich and creamy classic New York-style cheesecake topped with a vibrant, homemade berry compote. This recipe is perfect for those who love a traditional, decadent dessert with a burst of fruity freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- For the Berry Compote:
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan in foil to prevent leaks.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just incorporated after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking pan. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- While the cheesecake chills, prepare the berry compote: In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Serve slices of cheesecake with the cooled berry compote.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for the smoothest batter.
- Overmixing the batter can lead to cracks in your cheesecake.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually helps prevent cracking.
- The foil wrapping is crucial for the water bath to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking with Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approx. 35-45g
- Sodium: Approx. 250-350mg
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 18-25g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g
- Protein: Approx. 8-12g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120-150mg