Murder by Cheesecake with Lingonberry Drizzle

Today marks the release of Murder by Cheesecake, the highly anticipated Golden Girls-inspired mystery that I had the pleasure of reviewing earlier this year (you can find my review here). To celebrate, I’m diving into something just as delightful as the book itself: cheesecake! Featured in the back of the novel, this simple yet scrumptious recipe gets an extra-special twist with a Lingonberry sauce—a nod to St. Olaf that would make Rose proud. Whether you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, cheesecake, or the Golden Girls, this is a treat you won’t want to miss.

 Murder by Cheesecake with Lingonberry Drizzle

 Crust:

2 c. graham crackers (about 12 full-size crackers), crushed

½ c. slivered almonds

½ c. melted butter

⅓ c. sugar

 Filling:

4 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, room temperature

1 c. sugar

1 T. flour

1 t. vanilla extract

4 whole eggs, room temperature

1 egg yolk, room temperature

½ c. cream

 Lingonberry Drizzle:

1 jar Lingonberries

Water (as needed)

Sugar (as needed)

 Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray or butter a 10-inch springform pan.

 Crush graham crackers and almonds in a food processor until fine. Add melted butter and sugar, processing until combined. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.

 In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs, egg yolk, and cream until fully combined. Pour filling into the crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 250°F and bake for 1 hour.

 Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

 To prepare the drizzle, slowly heat the jar of Lingonberries in a saucepan over low heat. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce to the desired consistency. Add sugar, one teaspoon at a time, to achieve the desired sweetness. Gently spoon the sauce over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate to set.

 To serve, dip a knife in water and wipe between cuts.

 Enjoy your Murder by Cheesecake with a tangy and sweet Lingonberry drizzle!

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