Description
A creamy and fruity cheesecake with fresh blueberries, perfect for special occasions or a sweet snack at home. Gluten-free option available.
Ingredients
Scale
- 220 g finely crushed digestive biscuits (or gluten-free digestives)
- 65 g unsalted butter, melted
- 600 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 115 g full-fat plain or Greek-style yogurt, room temperature
- 150 g caster/superfine sugar
- 15 g cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 medium/large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 250 g fresh blueberries
- 250 g fresh or frozen blueberries (for sauce)
- 50 g caster/superfine or granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch springform pan with baking paper.
- Mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter, then press into the base of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 285°F (140°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest, then add to the cream cheese mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled base and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let cool with the door ajar.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, cook fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring until softened.
- Strain the juices, return to heat until syrupy, then pour over blueberries.
- Let the cheesecake chill with the sauce for 30-45 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese and yogurt are at room temperature. Fresh blueberries yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Blueberry Cheesecake, Gluten-Free Dessert, Creamy Dessert
