Indulge in the luxurious taste of this Cherry Cheesecake Delight, a sumptuous dessert that blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the vibrant sweetness of cherries. Featuring a buttery biscuit base, a smooth and velvety cream cheese filling, and a delightful cherry topping, this cheesecake is an exquisite treat for any occasion.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of a crunchy base, a creamy filling, and a fruity topping makes this cheesecake a delightful experience for your taste buds. The tartness of the cherries perfectly balances the sweetness of the cheesecake, making it a dessert that's not overly sweet but satisfyingly indulgent.
Perfect Occasion: This cheesecake is perfect for celebrations, special occasions, or as a luxurious weekend treat. It's also great for impressing guests at dinner parties or for bringing a touch of elegance to any gathering.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the cheesecake with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries for a visually appealing and delicious finishing touch. You can also dust a little powdered sugar on top for added sweetness and elegance.
Base:
- 150 g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 75 g melted butter
Filling:
- 600 g cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 200 ml cream
- 200 g sugar
- 45 g cornstarch
- Zest of one organic lemon
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additionally:
- 200 ml cherry juice
- 1 packet of instant vanilla sauce powder
Decoration:
- Chocolate shavings
- Cherries
Instructions:
- Line a 22/24 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- For the filling, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla sugar/extract, and lemon zest. Add cornstarch and cream; mix well. Finally, incorporate the eggs one by one. Pour this mixture into the pan.
- Wrap the pan edges with aluminum foil (double layer) and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 60 minutes. Place an ovenproof dish with water in the oven (preferably on the bottom rack). After baking, turn off the oven and slightly open the door, leaving the cheesecake inside for another 20 minutes.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, mix vanilla sauce powder with cherry juice and pour over the cheesecake. Decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
Enjoy the Cherry Cheesecake Delight, a dessert that perfectly marries the richness of cheesecake with the fresh zest of cherries, topped with decadent chocolate shavings!