Description
Creamy blueberry cheesecake promises pure dessert paradise with its silky smooth texture and rich flavor profile. Sweet berries dance across a buttery graham cracker crust, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups blueberries (1 cup fresh or frozen, 1 cup additional)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C), ensuring optimal temperature for a perfectly smooth cheesecake.
- Create the crust by thoroughly combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, gently mixing after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Fold in sour cream until fully integrated, then carefully fold fresh blueberries throughout the filling.
- Pour the prepared filling evenly over the graham cracker crust, ensuring no air pockets remain.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that will set during cooling.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to achieve optimal texture.
- Prepare the blueberry topping by combining blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat until blueberries soften and release their natural juices, creating a vibrant sauce.
- Allow the topping to cool to room temperature before spreading over the chilled cheesecake.
- Carefully remove the springform pan, garnish with the blueberry sauce, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles before baking, which helps create a smooth, crack-free surface.
- Customize Dietary Options Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Enhance Flavor Experiment with different berry combinations like mixed berries or add a hint of lemon zest to the filling for a bright, tangy twist.
- Achieve Perfect Texture Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a silky, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends smoothly and bakes evenly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg