Irresistible Huckleberry Cheesecake: An American Classic

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9×13-inch) cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 1(14.4 ounce) packagegraham crackers, crushed

  • ½cupbutter, melted

  • 2(8 ounce) packagescream cheese, softened

  • 1(12 ounce) containerfrozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • ¾cupwater

  • 2tablespoonscornstarch

  • 1pinchsalt

  • ¼cupmashed huckleberries

  • 1teaspoonlemon juice

  • 1teaspoonred food coloring (Optional)

  • 1cuphuckleberries

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a bowl until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan to make a crust.

  2. Mix cream cheese, whipped topping, and 1 cup sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over crust.

  3. Combine 1 cup sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in mashed huckleberries, lemon juice, and red food coloring if using; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Spread huckleberry mixture over cream cheese layer. Scatter whole huckleberries on top.

Tips

Chill before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories574
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
31g
40%
Saturated Fat
20g
99%
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
392mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
70g
26%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
52g
Protein
6g
11%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
44mg
3%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
113mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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