CHEESECAKE WITH BERRY SAUCE

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This creamy cheesecake is a family tradition; I've even shipped it to my daughter as a special treat. Using frozen seasonal berries, it's an excellent dessert any time of year. -Jeanette Volker, Walton, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPINGS:
1 package (12 ounces) frozen raspberries or blueberries , thawed
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around outside of pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., For toppings, place berries and sugar in a food processor; process until blended. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., Remove rim from springform pan. Serve cheesecake with sauce and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.