"A deep purple blackberry purée spiked with blackberry liqueur dresses up this creamy and simple cheesecake. Berries are then placed in the center at the top the cheesecake. If you don't want to use the liqueur, simply substitute half the amount vanilla extract...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 60 cookies)
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9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups Driscoll's Blackberries, divided
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1 tablespoon blackberry liqueur or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cups sour cream
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* Mint leaves