Description
Indulge in the velvety texture of this Citrus Berry Burnt Cheesecake, where the creamy richness meets a delightful tang from fresh citrus and sweet, juicy berries. The slightly charred top adds a unique depth of flavor, creating a perfect balance between sweet and tart with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and orange juice; mix until creamy and well combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is deeply golden and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for better flavor development.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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