No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fruit Topping
01 -
40 g cornstarch
02 -
120 ml water
03 -
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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300 g granulated sugar
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960 g fresh blackberries
→ Filling
07 -
480 ml cold heavy whipping cream
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80 g sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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180 g powdered sugar
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680 g softened cream cheese
→ Graham Cracker Crust
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170 g melted salted butter
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100 g granulated sugar
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200 g graham cracker crumbs
# Instructions:
01 -
Toss graham cracker crumbs with sugar in a roomy bowl. Add your melted butter now and give it a good mix until everything’s damp and blended.
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Push that crumb mix into the bottom of a 23 x 33 cm pan, making it even. Stick it in the freezer for a bit so it firms up while you tackle the next parts.
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With a medium bowl, beat soft cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream all together until the mixture gets creamy and smooth.
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In a bowl that’s cold, beat the heavy cream on fast until stiff peaks stand up on the beater.
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Gently blend the whipped cream into your cream cheese mix. Try not to squish out any of the air so it stays light.
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Spoon the creamy filling over your chilled crust and level it out. Pop it into the fridge for at least 4 hours, or freeze for a solid 2, until it’s good and firm.
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Grab a medium saucepan. Combine blackberries, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, water, plus the cornstarch. Mix it all up thoroughly and cook over medium, keep stirring until it starts to bubble.
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Turn your stove down. Let everything bubble gently for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the berries are pretty much broken down and the sauce turns thick. Take it off the heat and let it cool off fully.
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After the filling’s set and your blackberry sauce has cooled, spread that fruit topping over the cream cheese layer. Cut into squares and enjoy!
# Notes:
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You can prep the creamy layer and berry topping ahead of time. Store them apart in your fridge or freezer so it’s super easy to put together later.
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Out of fresh berries? Frozen will work, or you could even swap in another kind of berry.
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Skip the cinnamon or switch in coriander or nutmeg if you like. Easy way to play with flavors.