🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake 🫐
🍽️ This delicious Blueberry Cheesecake is a perfect balance of creamy, rich cheesecake and a fruity blueberry topping. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is straightforward and results in a beautifully indulgent dessert.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
1/2 cup melted butter 🧈
1/4 cup sugar 🍬
24 oz cream cheese (softened) 🧀
1 cup sugar 🍬
3 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
1/2 cup sour cream 🥄
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) 🫐
1/2 cup water 💧
1/4 cup sugar 🍬
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Crust:
Melt the butter and mix it with graham cracker crumbs and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sour cream.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
4️⃣ Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cheesecake for 1 hour, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
5️⃣ Make the Blueberry Topping:
In a saucepan, combine blueberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar. Heat until it boils. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water, then gradually stir it into the blueberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6️⃣ Cool and Assemble:
Let the cheesecake and blueberry topping cool completely. Once cooled, pour the blueberry topping over the cheesecake and spread evenly.
7️⃣ Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for the best texture. Slice, serve, and enjoy🍰