TRIPLE BERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat ove to 30°F.
• To make the crust:.
• In a food processor (fitted with a metal blade) combine the crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
• Process until teh crumbs begin to stick together.
• With your handpress the crumbs firmly on the bottom and 2 1/4 inches up the sides of a springform pan 9 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches deep.
• Bake the crust for 10 minutes until set.
• Remove from the oven and let cool.
• To make the filling:.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
• Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until well blended.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition just until combined.
• Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
• Bake until the edges are set but the cent still quiver slightly when the pan is shaken(about 1 hr and 10 mins.).
• For the topping:.
• Mean while, in a bowl stir together the sour cream and sugar.
• When the cheesecake is done, spoon the sour cream mixture over the top.
• Returen the cake to the over for 5 minutes longer to set.
• Transfer to a rack to cool.
• Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
• In a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat, stir the preserves until melted.
• remove from heat, add all the berries and toss to coat.
• Run a knife around the pan sides to loosen the cake.
• Mound the berries atop the cake.
• Refrigerat for 30 mins or up to 2 hours
• Remove foil and release the pan sides and serve.