Blossoming Berry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Blossoming Berry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 2 eggs, separated; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest (optional); 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional); 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 cup sliced strawberries; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs, separated
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon zest (optional)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

1
Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
2
Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp.
3
sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
4
Bake 10 minutes; set aside.
5
Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
6
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon peel, juice and 1/2 tsp.
7
of the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
8
Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
9
Gently stir in egg whites; pour over crust.
10
Bake 45 minutes or until center is almost set.
11
Mix sour cream, 2 Tbsp.
12
sugar and remaining 1 tsp.
13
vanilla.
14
Carefully spread over cheesecake.
15
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
16
Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
17
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
18
Top with strawberries and raspberries just before serving.
19
Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
20
Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, 2 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Blossoming Berry Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Blossoming Berry Cheesecake

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