New York Cheesecake with Mixed Berries

Name: New York Cheesecake with Mixed Berries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 200 g of cookies (speculoos or digestive type); 90 g of butter (unsalted, melted); 600 g of cheeses (fresh, cream cheese type); 150 g of granulated sugar; 3 eggs; 200 ml of crème fraîche (full-fat); 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 250 g of mixed berries ((fresh or frozen)); 40 g of sugar; 10 ml of lemon juice

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American cheesecake made with cream cheese on a crunchy cookie crust, baked slowly for a dense, creamy texture, topped with a mixed berry coulis. Cold, stable dessert, ideal to make ahead.

Total time: 1 h 30
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 1 h 05
Rest: 4 h
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.85

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

420kcal

Protein8 g8%
Carbs31 g30%
Fat29 g63%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To avoid cracks: never beat the batter too vigorously and bake at a low temperature. Slow cooling in the turned-off oven is essential ✅

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well, up to 2 months if well wrapped in plastic wrap and then placed in an airtight container. Thaw 12-24h in the fridge.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat cold.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Best made the day before for complete cooling and a better texture. Store in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Cheesecake is a cold dessert. Reheating would alter its texture and flavor.

Variations

Use speculoos or digestive cookies for the crust.
Top with a blended and strained mixed berry coulis.
Let cool with the oven door slightly open.

Mistakes to avoid

Overbaking the cheesecake: the center should stay slightly jiggly.
Adding the eggs all at once: add them one at a time.
Topping a warm cake: top the cold cheesecake before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a New York cheesecake?

Mix blended cookies and melted butter for the crust, whisk the cream cheese with the sugar, add the eggs, cream, and vanilla, pour in, bake 55 minutes at 160°C, cool, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

How do you make the mixed berry coulis?

Heat 250 g of mixed berries with 40 g of sugar and 10 ml of lemon juice for 10 minutes, then blend and strain. Top the cold cheesecake before serving.

How do you know when the cheesecake is done?

After 55 minutes at 160°C, the center should stay slightly jiggly. Let it cool with the oven door slightly open, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours for a dense, creamy texture.

How do you make the crust?

Blend 200 g of cookies into a fine powder, mix with 90 g of melted butter, press into the lined pan, and chill for 15 minutes before pouring in the batter.