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berry streusel cheesecake

Berry Streusel Cheesecake

Angelina
Berry streusel cheesecake is the perfect combination of two classic desserts: cheesecake and crumb cake. This creamy and smooth cheesecake is topped with a layer of juicy berries and a sweet and buttery streusel. It’s an easy way to enjoy two desserts in one!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 10 -12 servings

Ingredients 

  • Crust
  • 2 cups 10 oz/280 g graham crackers
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup 113 g butter, melted
  • Cheesecake
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup 150 g sugar
  • 1 ½ packages cream cheese 12 oz/340 g
  • 1 cup sour cream 226 g
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp semolina 22 g
  • ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
  • Topping
  • ¾ cup 94 g all-purpose flour
  • cup 75 g light brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup 90 g almonds, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup 113 g butter, melted
  • 9 oz 255 g mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pitted cherries, etc.)

Instructions 

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line the sides of a 9-in springform pan. Add graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon to the bowl of a food processor and process until crumbs. Mix in the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer the crumb mixture to the springform pan and press it evenly into the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. 
  • Filling: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar until creamy.
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and semolina. Beat until smooth.
  • In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until thickened using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling into the springform pan and spread evenly over the base.
  • Topping: To prepare the topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, and almonds in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture comes together in small lumps. Stir in berries. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cheesecake filling.
  • Bake for 75-90 minutes, until the top is golden brown and there is a slight jiggle when you gently shake the pan. Turn the oven off and leave the door ajar. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour to set. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Once the cheesecake has completely set, carefully remove from pan and transfer to serving plate. Slice and enjoy! Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Can You Make Cheesecake without a Springform Pan?
    • Any cake pan or pie plate can be used as a substitute for a springform pan. If you want to be able to remove the cake from the pan after baking it, line the pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • How Long Does Cheesecake Last?
    • Cheesecake will last up to three to four days in the refrigerator when tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
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