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Fruit-Forward Desserts

Like apples and cinnamon or berries and cream, some things just go together. Fruit-forward desserts make the most of the complex flavors that fruits have to offer, from syrupy sweetness to bright, tangy bursts. Here, we share five recipes from the minds of local chefs that are guaranteed to have guests coming back for seconds.

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“Right now, Tennessee strawberries are at their peak – sweet, juicy, and full of flavor. Our cheesecake with strawberries jubilee celebrates the season with every bite. It’s the perfect finish to our menu: rich, comforting, and just the right touch of local flair.”
Chef Wesley True

A slice of cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and raspberry sauce, served on a blue ceramic plate.

Cheesecake With Strawberries Jubilee

Chef Wesley True

Serve up classic combo: cheesecake with rich strawberries jubliee and a buttery graham cracker crust.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

For the cheesecake

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter melted
1¼ cups granulated sugar divided
4 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

For the strawberries jubilee

3 cups fresh strawberries
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau optional
1 Tbsp. butter optional
2 Tbsp. dark rum or brandy

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°.
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup of sugar.
Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form crust.
Bake 10 minutes and let cool.
For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar and vanilla; mix well.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
Stir in sour cream.
Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
Cool completely before refrigerating cheesecake for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
To prepare the strawberries jubilee, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook 3-5 minutes, just until berries start to soften and release juices.
Stir in orange liqueur and butter at this point if using them.
Then flambé the mixture: remove skillet from heat and carefully pour in rum or brandy.
Stand back and light with a long lighter; allow flames to subside.
Cool the mixture slightly before serving atop cheesecake.

Keyword cheesecake, Jubilee, Strawberry Cheesecake

Cheesecake With Strawberries Jubilee Recipe