Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with this Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. This dessert features a creamy filling infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, generously studded with juicy blueberries, all resting atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to holiday feasts, this cheesecake is not only easy to make but also beautifully presented, making it a showstopper for your guests. Each slice offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 32 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 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
- 3 cups fresh blueberries (for topping)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- ⅓ cup water (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Allow it to cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add eggs one by one.
- Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and flour until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour with the door ajar before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- To prepare the topping, cook blueberries with sugar and water until they burst; mix in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Spread topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg