Experience the blissful harmony of flavors in our Blackberry Cheesecake, adorned with a delightful Blueberry Compote and a zesty Lemon Topping. This cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cream cheese and crème fraîche with the natural sweetness of blackberries, creating a perfectly balanced dessert. The crust, made from digestive biscuits, provides a buttery and slightly crisp base, complementing the smooth filling. Topped with a homemade blueberry compote and a light lemon-infused cream cheese topping, this cheesecake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether for a special occasion or as a weekend baking project, this cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy your dessert cravings.
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 260g digestive biscuits or sweet crackers
- 90g melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 600g cream cheese
- 100g crème fraîche
- 200g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 180g blackberry purée (made from 200g blackberries and 3 tbsp sugar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence (optional)
- For the Blueberry Compote:
- 300g blueberries
- 50g sugar
- For the Lemon Topping:
- 100g cream cheese
- 250ml whipping cream
- 75g icing sugar
- Zest from 1/4 lemon
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Combine digestive biscuits, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press into a 22 cm springform pan.
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 8 minutes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling:
- Whisk cream cheese and crème fraîche until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix. Then, incorporate eggs and vanilla essence.
- Stir in blackberry purée.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-baked crust.
- Bake Cheesecake:
- Set a water bath under the oven rack.
- Bake at 160°C for 45-60 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Blueberry Compote:
- Boil 1/3 of the blueberries with water.
- Simmer, then blend into a purée.
- Add remaining blueberries and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Make Lemon Topping:
- Whisk cream cheese, lemon zest, and icing sugar until smooth.
- Add whipping cream and whisk until thickened.
- Assemble Cheesecake:
- Spread lemon topping over cooled cheesecake.
- Top with blueberry compote.
- Refrigerate overnight or for 5-6 hours.
Enjoy this Blackberry Cheesecake with its luxurious Blueberry Compote and Lemon Topping, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances fruity flavors with creamy richness. 🫐🍋🍰✨