Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake, a perfect dessert that marries tangy lemon flavors with sweet, juicy blueberries. Ideal for any occasion, this creamy cheesecake features a crunchy graham cracker crust and a luscious filling that is sure to impress your guests. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it can also be made ahead of time, freeing you up on special days. Whether served at summer picnics or holiday gatherings, this dessert will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave everyone wanting 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar while mixing. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for about 100 minutes until set but slightly jiggles in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least six hours or overnight.
- For the topping: Cook remaining blueberries with sugar and water until simmering; thicken with cornstarch slurry and cool before spreading over the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 110 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg