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The Ultimate Father's Day Cheesecake Recipe for Dad

A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh berries, perfect for celebrating Father's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 4 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping
  • 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for macerating berries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Make the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
  4. Finally, add flour and mix until just combined.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
  3. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  4. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a bowl, combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Once the cheesecake is chilled, top with the macerated berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chill the cheesecake overnight for a firmer texture.

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