A smooth, creamy, and rich baked vanilla cheesecake topped with fresh berries, perfect for any celebration.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 80 minutes
Yield:10 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups crushed chocolate digestive biscuits
1/2 cup melted butter
3 (8 oz) packs cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
Mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries)
Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
Mix crushed biscuits and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the pan and chill for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
Add sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until fully smooth without overbeating.
Pour the filling over the crust and tap gently to release air bubbles.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until center is just set with a slight jiggle. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, top with fresh berries and garnish with mint.
Notes
Let all ingredients come to room temperature for a smooth batter.
Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.