Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe: You are Gonna Fall for it Later
Who can say no to Cheesecake? If you’re a fan of the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and tangy blueberries, this recipe for blueberry cheesecake is sure to satisfy your cravings. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious dessert.
Ingredients:
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- Cream cheese (16 oz or 450g), softened
- Sugar (3/4 cup or 150g)
- Sour cream (1/2 cup or 120g)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Eggs (3)
- Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups or 150g)
- Unsalted butter (1/4 cup or 60g), melted
- Blueberries (1 1/2 cups or 225g)
- Sugar (1/4 cup or 50g)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
- Water (1/4 cup or 60ml)
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.
- Pour this cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Evenly spread the top with the spatula.
- In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries burst, creating a sauce-like consistency.
- Pour the blueberry sauce over the cream cheese mixture in the pan.
- Spread the blueberry sauce evenly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Tada! You made Blueberry cheese cake.
Benefits of Blueberry
- Anti-oxidants in blueberries help to prevent from free radical damage.
- Improves heart health.
- Reduce chronic inflammation in the body.
- Blueberry is good for digestive system and prevents constipation.
Kudos to your efforts, Happy baking.