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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake to Brighten Your Day

A delightful Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake that combines zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or digestive biscuits for a twist
  • 0.5 cups Sugar granulated for a smooth blend
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter unsalted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for creaminess
  • 3 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh is best
  • 0.5 cups Lemon Juice fresh for optimal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening
  • 0.25 cups Water or fruit juice for flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the springform pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until combined.
  4. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Layer half of the cheesecake batter, then half of the blueberry sauce, and swirl. Pour remaining batter and blueberry sauce, then swirl again.
  6. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a larger pan filled with boiling water. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  7. Cool the cheesecake in the water bath for 45 minutes, then to room temperature, and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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