Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with sweet and tangy blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
- 10 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press into the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). In a mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream, and cornstarch until smooth. Add lemon zest, then eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Toss fresh blueberries in flour and gently fold into the filling. Pour over the crust.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil and place in a roaster with water. Bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes, then turn off the oven and let sit for 20 minutes. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat until thawed and cook until thickened with the cornstarch mixture. Let it cool, then spread over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Don’t overbeat the eggs to prevent cracking. Cool cheesecake to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: blueberry, cheesecake, dessert, easy recipe, sweet treat