Name: Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for puree); 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust); 2 tbsp melted butter; 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling); 8 oz. sour cream, at room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 tbsp flour

Description

A delightful dessert combining rich creaminess with fresh blueberries, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth cheesecake filling swirled with blueberry puree.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for puree)
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
2 tbsp melted butter
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
8 oz. sour cream, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tbsp flour

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Puree until smooth and let cool.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil for a water bath. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter, and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by flour until just blended.
Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle the blueberry puree and swirl it lightly. Set the springform pan in a larger pan and add boiling water around to create a water bath.
Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 1/4 hours until just set. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 5-8 hours or overnight.
Run a knife around the edges to loosen, remove the sides of the pan, slice, and serve chilled with optional toppings.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Don’t overmix the batter after adding eggs.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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