David's Cheesecake

For my dad's birthday every year his request is always a cheesecake. My husband David is known for making a fabulous one and this year he really delivered, a homemade cheesecake with a trio of fruit toppings-pineapple, blueberry, and cherry. My husband is a skilled baker and it came out phenomenal! 

Cheesecake can be made so many different ways but this is the recipe I think of as "traditional". It has a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and is topped with a sour cream mixture. It was delicious-tangy, not too sweet and very light. 

Here are the recipes David used:

New York Style Cheesecake

Blueberry Compote

Pineapple Compote-
Ingredients:
1 20oz can crushed pineapple
1/2 c sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch

Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil until mixture thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes. 

Cherry Compote-
Ingredients:
1 lb cherries (we used frozen)
4 tbsp OJ
2 tbsp sugar

Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes
2. Remove cherries with a spoon and further cook the liquid until it reduces in half and slightly thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes
3. Add cherries back in and stir to combine

(All of the compotes can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.)

Do you have a tried and true cheesecake recipe? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you!

Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)