Food has a magical way of bringing people together. The deessert dishes like Berry Bliss Cheesecake, evoke a felling of satisfaction to your taste buds. Every dish tells a story and satisfies cravings in ways words often fail to capture.

Imagine this, you're sitting at the dining table, the air filled with the warm, inviting aroma of vanilla feels like a hug in every bite. A silky smooth cheesecake layered with a luscious berry glaze, this Berry Bliss Cheesecake is a perfect fusion of rich creaminess and tangy berry flavours. Here are the ingridients for a Berry Bliss Cheesecake:

Recipes by : Executive Chef Sanjay Kumar, The Tivoli Hotel, Chattarpur, New Delhi

Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• ¼ cup milk

For the Berry Glaze:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice;
• 1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1 tbsp water

For Garnish:

• Fresh berries;
• Mint leaves

Method

Step 1:

• Prepare the Crust
• Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar.
• Press into a greased cake tin and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Step 2:

• Make the Cheesecake Filling
• Whisk cornflour into milk until smooth.
• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
• Add heavy cream and beat until smooth.
• Gently fold in the cornflour mixture.
• Pour over the prepared crust and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight until firm.

Step 3:

• Make the Berry Glaze
• Heat berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until soft.
• Add the cornflour mixture and simmer until thickened.
• Strain for a smoother texture (optional) and let it cool.

Step 4:

• Assemble and Serve
• Pour the berry glaze over the chilled cheesecake.
• Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
• Slice and serve cold.

Chef’s Tips

• Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
• Allow the cheesecake to set completely for clean slices.
• Straining the berry glaze enhances the smoothness.

This Berry Bliss Cheesecake is a showstopper, creamy, fruity  and indulgent, making it the ultimate dessert for any celebration!