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Yay! It’s time for another #SundaySupper celebration. I was unable to attend last Sunday because of that dreaded 20-page research paper, but I’m back, and I couldn’t be more excited. We are celebrating Cristina Ferrare’s cookbook for #SundaySupper this week. I don’t personally own her cookbook, but I hear it’s amazing. I chose a recipe from her website, which is absolutely beautiful.
You can find Cristina on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Foodily, and on her site. Her recipes are amazing. I made her cheesecake with fresh berries, and it does not disappoint. The filling is smooth and creamy with a hint of lemon. The entire cake gets topped with fresh summer berries and glazed with a sweet sauce. It’s excellent!
This is the first cheesecake I have ever made that didn’t crack. I was thrilled. I felt like a real professional. I thought to myself, “Dang, it didn’t crack. Well I’ll be darned. This cake is a winner.” I took it out of the oven and it was all smooth on top. I was theatrically clapping like a small child. What can I say, a smooth cheesecake makes this girl happy.
Oooo, look at the sweet strawberry sauce dripping down the sides of the ripe berries. That’s a dreamy sight, indeed.
Happy #SundaySupper. A big thank you to Cristina Ferrare for joining us this Sunday. Enjoy your time around the family table.
Make sure you check out the other Cristina Ferrare recipes my fellow #SundaySupper foodies are cookin’ up:
- Tomato Mozzarella Tower with Shallot Bacon Dressing, Chicken Marsala with Angel Hair Pasta and melon Medley with Lemon Sorbet The Primlani Kitchen
- Roasted Beet Wild Arugula with Goat Cheese Salad Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pesto Pasta Katherine Martinelli
- Spaghetti and Meatballs Juanita’s Cocina
- Sea Bass with Soy Glaze and Cucumber Salsa Beetles Kitchen
- Chicken Picatta Over Pasta Family Foodie
- Grilled Orange-Ginger Chicken Breasts Supper for a Steal
- Seafood Risotto Magnolia Days
- Fall Off The Bone Chicken Thighs Lovely Pantry
- Risotto with Fresh Peas and Asparagus Big Bears Wife
- Salad Dressing BG Garden
- Strawberry Shortcake German Foodie
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Mrs Mama Hen
- Cheesecake with Fresh Berries The Messy Baker
- Rice Pudding Rambling Notebook
- Strawberry Shortcake That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Flourless Chocolate Cake Baker Street
- Brownies Rich and Chocolaty Daily Dish Recipes
XO,
Jennie
Recipe:
adapted from Cristina Ferrare
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
FILLING
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
TOPPING
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved and arranged on top of the cake
1/4 cup strawberry jam
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
To make the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, add 1 cup of pecans. Pulse the pecans until they become a fine crumb. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, pecan crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter until moistened. Using the bottom of a glass, press the crumbs into the bottom of a 10-inch by 3-inch springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes, and cool completely.
To make the filling: In a mixer using the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese for two minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add 1 cup of sugar in an even stream, and mix for 2 more minutes, until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to incorporate thoroughly, and scrape down the sides of the bowl each time. Add the of sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Process until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, and spread evenly in the pan. Lift the pan and tap it on the counter several times to release any bubbles in the batter. Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is set. If it wiggles slightly, that’s okay. Do not overbake.
Cool the cake completely in the pan overnight. On the next day, release the springform pan from the cake. Arrange the halved strawberries attractively on top of the cake. Heat 1/4 cup of strawberry jam in the microwave for about 40 seconds. Using a pastry brush, brush the strawberries with the jam to give it a sweet, shiny coating. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
This cheesecake looks beautiful and yummy!!!
This looks so good! I’m not a big fan of baking, AKA I don’t like to measure, but I LOVE cheesecake and strawberries. Maybe I can make an exception
Beautiful!
And I would have clapped with you!!!
You picked a great recipe! I would love to come over for a slice or two.
Come on over. I had a slice last night because I couldn’t resist. It is amazing. Thanks, An.
Congrats on the lack of crack my friend – I just made a cheesecake but it is all gone now so my cravings are once more opened up thanks to your amazing one
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
P.S I was wondering whether your sharing on Foodbuzz was working – mine has completely stopped even though I am on the opt in option – I have contacted the support team whose techical team is looking into it but I am receiving no shared posts and when I share mine, it says they are sent when they haven’t – any help would be great
Oh, how I love cheesecake…especially one topped with berries! This recipe sounds perfect! Happy #SundaySupper!
Thanks, Liz! Happy Sunday to you, too.
Thanks, Uru. I was thrilled. Oh, I don’t think this cake is going to last long, either.
What a beautiful cheesecake! I want a slice right now. Perfect for strawberry season.
Too bad there’s not time travel. I could beam you a slice
Thanks, Renee. Happy Sunday!
great post, accompanied by great pictures! another wonderful way to enjoy strawberries!
Thank you, Sofie.
This cheesecake really does look perfect!!! I love all the fresh strawberries.
Thanks, Katherine. It’s yummy.
Looks luscious! I love strawberries. And yay you on your professional baking prowess!!
I absolutely love cheesecake and have never once made it!! I really need to. This looks perfect, Jennie!
Thanks, Kale. It was so good. You’ve never made one? Oh, you must. I have to warn you, it’s addictive.
So pretty! I just bought my first strawberries of the season – they smelled so delicious and ripe I nearly bought wayyy more than I needed!
Thanks, Laura. I always buy more fruit than necessary. It all looks so delicious and pretty that I just can’t help myself.
So awesome! I would have clapped too. Its just the little things, you know? lol I haven’t’ had a cheese cake in ages! Its my favourite but I have no restraint.
Yours is lovely!
Thanks, Lyn. I have no restraint, either. I’ve been giving away slices just so it doesn’t stay in my house and I eat it all.
Just gorgeous! Your photography on this Cheesecake is unbelievable… can I take a bite through the screen?
Thank you, Isabel. I wish we had food time travel or something. Then, I could beam you over a piece.
This is absolutely gorgeous. And congrats on the no-crack cheesecake! I’ve made so many cheesecakes and they’ve all cracked so I know how joyous it must be to have a non-cracked one!
Thanks. I was thrilled. They always crack, but not this one.
Even though I prefer the non-baked version of cheesecake, this ones looks gorgeous!! Lovely colors and great presentation!
Thanks, Villy. The non-baked version is super simple, but this cake is divine.
What a beautiful cheesecake. I love that you got so excited over the no crack. Clapping is totally acceptable!
Thanks, Karen. I was so excited.
Oh I am drooling over here!
That means I’ve done my job
This looks wonderful!! I’m yet to make a full sized cheesecake that didn’t crack! Job well done!!
All those strawberries on top…mmm, I want a slice!
Thanks, Lacy. Come on over. I have some left over.
Oh wow! How beautiful is that! I’d love to have some of that. I feel like I can smell those amazing strawberries from here!
Thanks, Angie. The strawberries were so ripe and sweet.
that is one seriously beautiful cheesecake! awesome job, jennie!
Thanks, Jenn. It was super tasty.
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Jennie, this is one hell of a gorgeous cheesecake! Oddly, I’ve never made cheesecake before but I think I’ll start this summer! Great recipe, thanks for sharing and also for entering my ChicWrap giveaway!
Thanks, Georgia. Oh my, you must make a cheesecake, but I’m going to warn you, they’re addictive. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I win one of those very cool ChickWraps.
I have such a weakness for cheesecake and this one with the strawberry topping is perfect for summer!
Thank you!
It looks amazing! Strawberry cheesecake is one of my all time favorite things in this world. If I make one there better be a crowd coming over because I definitely cannot be trusted with it!
I know. I made the mistake of not having it for a family dinner, and I’ve been eating it piece by piece since Sunday. I’m going to need major time on my bike. Thanks, Anita.
Looks really delicious. I like your pics also. Thanks to For the Love of Feeding blog I found you marvellous blog
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you found my site.
Oh my goodness, I am DROOLING!!!! I love cheesecake!!! Great #SundaySupper post! I’ve been visiting all of them this morning, and I am seriously getting hungry here!
Thanks, Connie. I love it when my food causes drooling. It means I’ve done my job.
Stunning! Can imagine this at a nice garden party or picnic!
Thanks, Sarah. A garden party and picnic sound like fun. This cocktail would fit right in.
Beautiful cheesecake! I would love a large slice of this! The strawberries on top are so perfect for spring!
Thanks, Amy. I’ve been eating big ol’ slices all week. I have a cheesecake weakness.
I love cheesecake and I love all those strawberries on top! Perfect!
This is like…my boyfriend’s idea of heaven. Omigoodness!
This is really stunning. It looks like one from a bakery it’s so pretty. You have a ton of talent. I am now craving cheesecake.
Your cheesecake looks wonderful! However, unless I’m missing something the oven temperature is missing from this recipe. Not sure if it’s crucial, but thought you might want to know.
Enjoy your day!
Thank you for noticing that, Joy. I don’t know how I missed such a crucial instruction. I just updated the post. Thank you!
I just made this cheesecake. Im topping it with sliced kiwis though. Mine came out with no crack in the top, but as it cooled the middle sunk in
Oh no, Shelia, I’m so sorry that your middle sunk. It’s supposed to sink slightly in the center as the cake cools and settles. How did you like the flavor/texture of the cheesecake? I love that you topped it with kiwis. Yum!