Very Berry Cheesecake Recipe
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Very Berry Cheesecake

By: JJOHN32  
"A rich reward for picking your way through the thorny brambles. Use your choice of fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries and/or chopped pitted cherries. If you don't want to use alcohol, you may substitute orange juice."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8 inch springform pan
 

Ingredients

  • 40 vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
  • 1/4 cup cherry brandy
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon cherry brandy
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 3/4 inch up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside. Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir into cream cheese mixture. Stir in the 1/4 cup cherry brandy. Beat in eggs on low speed just till combined. You do not want do incorporate too much air into the batter.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour half of the cheese mixture into the crust-lined pan. Spread 1 cup of the fruit on top. Top with remaining cheese mixture and 1/2 cup of the fruit. Place in a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or till center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen sides. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
  5. For topping, in a medium bowl combine remaining 2 cups fruit, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover and chill for up to 2 hours. To serve, cut cheesecake into wedges. Top each serving with fruit topping.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 134mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by FOURHORSES44 
I found this recipe while looking for a dessert to enter in our company's annual blackberry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by URIAH 
Cottage Cheese makes the flavor a little lighter than other cheesecakes I have made. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by faybie77 
Great recipe. I put the berries in a blender with some sugar then swirled it into the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by therese of the bluegrass 
I have made this recipe at least a couple dozen times. It is my standby when bringing a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2005 by LANNI 
I love this cheesecake. I use a frozen berry blend (strawberries, blueberries, red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by Jessie 
Fluffy, creamy, & delicious! This cheesecake - made with blueberries, orange juice, & the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2006 by SunFlower 
Terrific cheesecake! I didn't have cherry brandy on hand and used raspberry liqueur but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by KARENRAASCH 
Absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! I did add 8 more wafers and 1 more tablespoon of butter to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2006 by KimberlyKay 
Nice refreshing cake and a nice presentation. I had to bake about 15 minutes longer than the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by TEATHYME 
I have made this recipe six times now, and have had six huge successes! Family and friends... MORE

 
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