Berry Crumble Cheesecake
A dreamy fusion of creamy cheesecake, juicy berries, and a golden buttery crumble topping sweet, tangy, and perfectly crisp in every bite!
📝 Ingredients (for one 22 cm / 9-inch cheesecake)
Crust
• 200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers), crushed
• 100 g unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
Cheesecake Filling
• 450 g cream cheese, softened
• 150 g sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp flour (for smooth texture)
Berry Layer
• 250 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen) — blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crumble Topping
• 80 g flour
• 60 g brown sugar
• 60 g cold butter, cubed
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 2 tbsp rolled oats for extra crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
• Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and brown sugar.
• Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Make the Berry Layer
• In a small saucepan, cook berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened (5–7 minutes).
• Let it cool completely.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
• Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lemon juice, sour cream, and flour. Mix until silky.
4. Assemble
• Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust.
• Spoon half of the berry mixture over it.
• Add remaining cheesecake batter and swirl in the rest of the berries.
5. Make the Crumble
• In a bowl, rub together flour, brown sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly.
• Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
6. Bake
• Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
• Turn off oven, crack door open, and let it cool inside for 1 hour.
• Chill at least 4 hours (best overnight).
7. Serve
• Top with fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
• Slice and enjoy that luscious creamy crumble combo! 😍
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