Description
This Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake blends creamy citrus filling, fresh blueberries, and a buttery crust for the ultimate dessert.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Filling
- 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (four 8-ounce blocks)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Blueberry Sauce
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water (to cook the blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons water (to mix with the cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Toss the blueberries in flour and gently fold them into the batter.
3. Assemble and Bake
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in foil and place it in a larger pan filled with 1 inch of hot water (water bath).
- Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Make the Blueberry Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and ⅓ cup water. Cook until berries begin to burst.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry and lemon juice into the berries. Simmer until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Let cool completely before spooning over cheesecake.
5. Serve
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, top with the cooled blueberry sauce.
- Slice with a clean, warm knife for best presentation.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter—it can cause cracks.
Always use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest filling.
Use a water bath to prevent the cheesecake from drying out or cracking.