For the classic vanilla bean cheesecake, you can find the recipe here!

Ingredients

• 1 cup blackberries or berries of choice fresh or frozen

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Pinch of lemon zest

Directions

1. Add a cup of your berries (fresh or frozen) of choice and a half a cup of sugar to a small saucepan.

2. Bring it to a boil then immediately reduce to low.

3. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

4. Add about a tablespoon of lemon juice and a dash of lemon zest.

5. If you want it to be a tad thicker you can add a tablespoon of powdered gelatin.

6. When the 5 minutes are done take a mesh sieve and strain the compote into a bowl.

7. Set aside to cool before topping your cheesecake.