Description
This blueberry cheesecake starts with a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake center, and a tangy blueberry swirl. This cheesecake is incredible!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 –13 full sheet graham crackers)
- 6 TBS melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
For the Blueberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 TBS granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 1 TBS warm water
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 TBS vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Crush up your graham cracker pieces in a blender or food processor till a nice fine crumb is formed.
3. Mix the crumbs, melted butter and sugar together.
4. Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
5. Wrap foil around the bottom of the pan and around the sides over the top.
6. Bake for about 8 – 10 minutes. Allow to cool as you prepare the blueberry sauce and filling.
7. Put the blueberries and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat.
8. In a small bowl mix together the lemon juice, cornstarch and water.
9. Add the cornstarch mixture to the blueberries, smashing some of the berries as you stir it together. Remove from heat as the mixture starts to thicken.
10. Push through a fine mesh strainer to separate the juice and the berries. Save both for later.
11. Mix your cream cheese in a stand mixer till smooth.
12. Add in the sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes.
13. Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
14. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition till just blended.
15. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
16. Drop about 1/4 cup of the blueberry sauce on the top of the batter.
17. Use a knife to gently swirl the blueberry sauce around the top of the cheesecake in a marbled fashion.
18. Place the pan into a large roasting pan or deep cookie sheet filled with 1/2 to 1 inch of hot water.
19. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is almost set except for a couple inches in the middle.
20. Turn the oven off, open the oven door slightly, and leave the cheesecake in there for 1 hour.
21. Remove cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
22. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
23. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan.
24. Cut into slices and serve.
25. Top with remaining berries and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Prep time does not include cooling time for the cheesecake.
Save the remaining blueberry sauce and berries for topping when serving.
For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 338mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 129mg