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Baked Huckleberry Cheesecake

Baked Huckleberry Cheesecake: Indulge in Creamy Bliss

This Baked Huckleberry Cheesecake blends rich creaminess with huckleberries for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Can be made from full cracker sheets.
  • 0.33 cups Sugar A touch of sweetness.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted to bind crust ingredients.
  • 0.125 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Filling
  • 32 ounces Cream Cheese Rich and creamy texture.
  • 1.75 cups Sugar Balances tartness of huckleberries.
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Stabilizes filling; omit for gluten-free.
  • 4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice Counters sweetness.
  • 4 units Eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 units Egg Yolks Adds richness.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 cups Huckleberries Fresh or frozen.
Topping
  • 2 cups Huckleberries For luscious topping.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Balances tart flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Water Achieves desired sauce consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Thickens sauce.

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs. In a bowl, mix with sugar, melted butter, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C).
Filling Preparation
  1. Beat the cream cheese on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth, then add sugar. Mix for 3 minutes until creamy. Add flour, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then gently fold in sour cream and huckleberries.
Bake
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust. Place in a water bath and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 90-100 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Cooling
  1. Once baked, turn off the oven and crack the door open for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, simmer huckleberries, sugar, and water for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch with lemon juice to form a slurry; add to the huckleberry mixture to thicken. Cool the topping before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
Serving
  1. Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan and pour the cooled huckleberry topping over it just before slicing for the perfect presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of fresh huckleberries.

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