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Berries and Cream Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
Grated peel of 1 lemon, plus 2 tbsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. blueberry preserves
3/4 c. blueberries, plus more for garnish
3/4 c. chopped strawberries, plus slice strawberries for garnish
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. heavy cream, chilled
2 12oz.Pound cakes, sliced crosswise, 1/2 in thick
Directions:
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring 1/3 cup water, the granulated sugar and the lemon peel to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, the preserves, and the berries and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. about 15 min. Let cool.

Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, mix together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.

Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a layer of pound cake slices, cutting to fit as needed. Brush with the lemon syrup and spread half the berry sauce on top. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture over the berries. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight. Release from the springform pan and top with more berries before serving.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
YUM-O!!!

 

 

 

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