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Mary Berry Crumble Cheesecake

Mary Berry Crumble Cheesecake
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Mary Berry’s crumble cheesecake is a baked cheesecake finished with a classic crumble topping instead of fruit or glaze. Inspired by Mary Berry’s practical baking style, it focuses on balance and structure—creamy filling, firm base, and a lightly crisp topping that holds its shape once cooled.

Ingredients

For the base

  • Digestive biscuits – 200 g, crushed

  • Butter – 100 g, melted

For the cheesecake filling

  • Full-fat cream cheese – 600 g

  • Caster sugar – 150 g

  • Eggs – 3 large

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

  • Sour cream or double cream – 200 ml

  • Plain flour – 1 tablespoon

For the crumble topping

  • Plain flour – 100 g

  • Butter – 75 g, cold and diced

  • Caster sugar – 50 g

  • Rolled oats – 40 g

Instructions

  • Prepare the base – Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press firmly into the tin.

  • Chill the base – Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

  • Make the filling – Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar and vanilla.

  • Add the eggs – Incorporate one at a time, mixing gently.

  • Finish the filling – Stir in cream and flour until just combined.

  • Prepare the crumble – Rub butter into flour, then mix in sugar and oats until crumbly.

  • Assemble – Pour filling onto the base and scatter crumble evenly on top.

  • Bake gently – Bake until the cheesecake is set at the edges with a slight wobble in the centre.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-crumble-cheesecake/