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Huckleberry Cheesecake

Huckleberry Cheesecake

The Crispy Chef
This Huckleberry Cheesecake is a stunning, creamy dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, silky smooth filling, and a swirl of tangy huckleberry sauce. Elegant enough for special occasions yet simple enough for home bakers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • roasting pan (for water bath)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups huckleberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap outside of a 9-inch springform pan in foil to protect from water bath.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into bottom and sides of pan. Bake 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  • In saucepan, simmer huckleberries, sugar, and water for 5 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then sour cream and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time on low. Pour half into crust. Swirl with half the sauce. Add remaining filling and swirl in remaining sauce.
  • Place cheesecake pan in roasting pan and add 1 inch hot water. Bake 60–70 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool 1 hour in oven with door cracked. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

Use full-fat brick-style cream cheese at room temperature for the smoothest texture. Frozen huckleberries work great—no need to thaw before making the sauce. Bake in a water bath to prevent cracks and let cool gradually in the oven. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing for clean cuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Keyword berry swirl cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, holiday dessert, huckleberry cheesecake, special occasion cake
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