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cheesecake with berries

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesecake with berries

  • 1 2/3 c
    crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 50 wafers)
  • sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 c
    reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 2 pkg
    (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 c
    (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2
    egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 c
    sliced fresh strawberries

How To Make cheesecake with berries

  • 1
    Combine wafer crumbs, sugar substitute and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Beat in the eggs, whites and vanilla on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  • 2
    Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 300° for 40-45 minutes or just until center is set and top appears dull. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Remove sides of pan. Cut into slices; top with strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.
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