Description
A vibrant and delicious cheesecake layered with a variety of colorful berries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls for each color you want to create. Add food coloring to each bowl and mix until desired colors are achieved.
- Layer the colored mixtures into the crust, starting with one color and alternating until all colors are used.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with fresh mixed berries before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Feel free to customize the berry toppings based on seasonal availability.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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