Description
A creamy and luscious huckleberry cheesecake that captures the essence of a summer day and family memories.
Ingredients
- Huckleberries (2 cups)
- Cream Cheese (24 oz, softened)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Eggs (3 large)
- Sour Cream (1 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Graham Cracker Crumbs (1 ½ cups)
- Butter (½ cup, melted)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, then eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add the Huckleberries: Gently fold in the huckleberries.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool Down: Let it cool in the oven, then chill in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Serve with Love: Slice and serve with huckleberry compote and whipped cream.
Notes
Cheesecakes are best served chilled and can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: huckleberry, cheesecake, dessert, berry dessert, creamy cheesecake