So I’m going to a BlogHer conference this afternoon. I’ve never been to a blog conference, and if you told me 6 months ago I’d be going, I would have laughed at you. I’m not nervous at all or anything. Just ask Eric. He hasn’t had to listen to me freak out about the fashion bloggers, not once. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram 3. Line an 8×8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper, if you want. Use the bottom of a glass to press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake, then set aside to cool. Lower the oven temperature. 4. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and lemon zest with a hand mixer, then add the sour cream, eggs, and lemon juice, beating until smooth after each one. 5. Once your graham cracker crust is slightly cooled, pour the cheesecake filling into the pan and smooth it out with a spatula. Use a spoon to dollop the blackberry puree all over the cheesecake. Use a sharp knife to swirl it together. Don’t go too crazy, you still want to be able to see the cheesecake batter and the blackberry swirl separately and not just a purple-y mess. 6. Bake until set, but not brown. Let cool for at least an hour before putting it in the fridge. Refrigerate, covered. Garnish with lemons and blackberries.
If you don’t like blackberry seeds, strain the puree through a mesh sieve after it cools down. I like the texture they add but if you don’t, do this extra step. When you dollop on and swirl in the blackberry puree, don’t go overboard. You want to be able to see the blackberry puree on top, so just swirl your knife around a few times. Got extras? Freeze these babies for later. You can freeze the whole pan up to 2-3 months in advance, or you can cut them and freeze individual bars. Either way, make sure that they’re tightly wrapped.
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