Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon zest
- 1 cup (150g) fresh raspberries or blueberries
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan using the bottom of a measuring cup until flat and compacted. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to flash-set.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and free of lumps.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until uniform and airy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Simmer berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan for 5 minutes until the berries burst and the liquid thickens into a syrupy glaze.
- Allow the berry glaze to cool completely, then spoon it over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.