Description
The Bacon Blackberry Cheesecake Burger is a bold fusion of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Featuring a juicy beef patty topped with creamy cheesecake spread, crispy bacon, and a luscious blackberry sauce, all stacked on a toasted bun, this burger is an unforgettable gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blackberry preserves
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh blackberries (for garnish, optional)
- Butter or oil (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet or grill, cook burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth to create the cheesecake spread.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberry preserves, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Toast burger buns lightly with butter or oil.
- Assemble burgers: spread cheesecake mixture on the bottom bun, add beef patty, top with crispy bacon, drizzle with blackberry sauce, and garnish with fresh blackberries if desired. Cover with top bun.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use brioche buns for extra richness and flavor.
- For a smoky twist, grill the patties and buns instead of pan-frying.
- Add arugula or spinach for a touch of freshness.
- Make extra blackberry sauce—it’s delicious on the side or over desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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