Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake

Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake

I combined aspects of other recipes I have made to find this recipe. It is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, which you can alter to your preferred taste.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
Servings:
8

Ingredients

Crust

  • ½ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste

Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ½ cups blueberries, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2
Prepare crust: Combine graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Put crumb mixture into a springform pan or a 9-inch pie plate and use waxed paper to press down into the bottom.

Step 3
Prepare filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Pour into the crust.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set when you gently shake the pan, about 40 minutes. Continue baking and checking in 5-minute intervals if needed. Remove from the oven and immediately place in the refrigerator until chilled, 2 to 4 hours.

Step 5
While the cheesecake is chilling, prepare sauce: Mix sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium pan over medium heat until cornstarch dissolves. Add water and 1/2 of the blueberries and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes. Crush blueberries with a potato masher. Remove from the heat and mix in remaining blueberries and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate along with the cheesecake until ready to serve.

Step 6
To serve, slice cheesecake and top with blueberry sauce.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

573
Calories
32g
Fat
66g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 573
% Daily Value *
Total Fat32g 41%
Saturated Fat19g 93%
Cholesterol131mg 44%
Sodium340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate66g 24%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars49g
Protein8g
Vitamin C8mg 42%
Calcium65mg 5%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium167mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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