Dessert

Fruit-Topped Cheesecake

Name: Fruit-Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pcs graham cracker crust 9-inch, store-bought; 450 g cream cheese softened to room temperature; 100 g granulated sugar; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 2 pcs large egg; 300 g mixed fresh fruit sliced

A classic, creamy cheesecake with a simple graham cracker crust. The easy-to-make filling bakes until just set, then chills to perfection before being topped with fresh fruit.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 4 hr 50 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 pcsgraham cracker crust, 9-inch, store-bought

filling

450 gcream cheese, softened to room temperature
100 ggranulated sugar
0.5 tspvanilla extract
2 pcslarge egg

garnish

300 gmixed fresh fruit, sliced

Equipment

large bowl · wire rack · spatula · electric mixer · knife · oven

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and free of lumps.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensuring the cream cheese is at room temperature is key to a lump-free filling.
3
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl.
4
Beat on medium speed until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
About 2 min
5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until each egg is blended in.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix after adding the eggs, as this can cause the cheesecake to crack during baking.
6
Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
About 1 min
7
Use a spatula to spread the filling into an even layer.
About 1 min
8
Bake for 40 minutes, until the center is almost set but still has a slight wobble.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: The cheesecake will continue to set as it cools.
9
Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack, for about one hour.
About 1 hr
10
Cover the cheesecake and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
About 3 hr
11
Just before serving, arrange the sliced fresh fruit over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Berries, sliced peaches, or kiwi all work wonderfully.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator.