Honey and Blackberry Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Ingredients:
For Crust:
2 cups (about one 8-ounce package) - crushed gingersnaps
1/4 cup - melted butter
For Cake:
1 1/2 lbs. - cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup - honey
1/3 cup - heavy cream
1 T - vanilla
1 t - gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. - salt
4 - large eggs
1 pint - fresh blackberries
To Garnish (optional):
1 pint - fresh blackberries
Honey
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine crushed gingersnaps and butter in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch springform pan. Stick your hand in a sandwich bag and firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, reduce the heat to 300°F, and allow crust to rest.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese at medium speed of a stand mixer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add honey, cream, vanilla, flour, and salt. Beat until mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Beat mixture until just combined. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust. Drop blackberries on top of the mixture. Bake at 300°F for 65 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cake in the oven for an additional hour. Remove and allow to cool.
Run a knife around the sides of the cheesecake. Cover and chill overnight.
Remove sides from the pan. Serve with additional berries and drizzled with honey, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Honey.com
