Ingredients and Weight:
- Cream Cheese (16 ounces)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Fresh Raspberries (1 cup)
- Fresh Strawberries (1 cup)
- Fresh Blueberries (1 cup)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour (for cheesecake base only)
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Make Cheesecake Base: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice until well combined.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Chill Crust: Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Pour graham cracker crust into the pan and press down evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Spread Cheesecake Filling: Pour cheesecake filling into the chilled pan and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare Berries: Hull and wash raspberries and strawberries. Rinse blueberries.
- Assemble Stacks: Cut cheesecake into 8 equal slices. Place a slice of cheesecake on each plate. Top with a layer of raspberries, then strawberries, and finally blueberries. Drizzle with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Refreshing and light summer dessert
- Creamy cheesecake base with tangy berries
- Visually appealing layered presentation
User Comments:
- "This was an easy and delicious dessert. My guests raved about it."
- "The combination of flavors was perfect. I loved the tangy lemon and sweetness of the berries."
- "I was so impressed with how well this turned out. It looked like it came from a professional pastry shop."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the cheesecake is fully chilled before serving to ensure a clean slice.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan well.
- You can use any type of berries you like for this stack.
