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Blueberry Cheesecake

Indulge in the heavenly delight of Blueberry Cheesecake, where creamy goodness meets tangy bursts of blueberries!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chilling Time8 hours
Total Time9 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Cheesecake:

  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 16 oz sour cream

Blueberry Topping:

  • 2-3 cups frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, ¼ cup sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • In a stand mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups sugar and beat until combined.
  • Scrape down the bowl's sides and add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
  • Bake for about 1 hour until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly. Let it cool in the oven with the door cracked open.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Blueberry Topping:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan, combine frozen blueberries, ¼ cup water, lemon juice, and 1 cup sugar.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until it boils. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and ½ cup water to create a slurry.
  • Stir the cornstarch slurry into the blueberry mixture until it thickens to a gel-like consistency.
  • Let the blueberry topping cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the cooled blueberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened before starting the filling to achieve a smooth texture.
Cooling the cheesecake slowly in the oven helps prevent cracks on the surface.
For the blueberry topping, you can adjust the amount of sugar depending on your preference for sweetness.
The cheesecake tastes best when refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before slicing and serving, you can run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the springform pan and achieve clean slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg