To say this Blueberry Cheesecake is bursting with blueberries is an understatement! Baked to achieve that elusive light-yet-rich creamy cheesecake filling, studded with blueberries inside and smothered in an incredible glossy blueberry sauce topping. It’s magnificent!
Blueberry Cheesecake
Recipe video above. To say this Blueberry Cheesecake is bursting with blueberries is an understatement! Baked to achieve that elusive light-yet-rich creamy cheesecake filling, studded with blueberries inside and smothered in an incredible glossy blueberry sauce topping. It’s magnificent!Don’t be daunted by the number of steps – they are straightforward, I’ve just broken it down into managable steps. Cheesecakes are actually less “risky” than cakes because – no worries about not rising, sinking in middle etc.If blueberries are expensive right now but you’re absolutely busting to make this, skip the topping and serve with cream instead.
Prep: 30min
Total: 300min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 489 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 41 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 200g/7 oz Arnott’s Marie crackers or other plain biscuit (Aus) or 28 Graham Cracker squares ((Note 1))
- 120g / 8 tbsp unsalted butter (, melted)
- 1 lb / 500g cream cheese (, well softened (Note 2))
- 2 tbsp flour (, plain/ all purpose flour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream ((full fat, sub yogurt))
- 1 1/2 cups caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- Zest of 1 lemon ((can skip))
- 3 eggs (, at room temperature)
- 250g / 8oz blueberries ((Note 3))
- 375g / 13 oz blueberries ((Note 3))
- 2 tbsp lemon juice ((or water))
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instruction:
- Line sides: Butter and line the side of the pan.
- Use something with a flat base and vertical edges (I use a measuring cup) to press the crumbs up the wall almost to the top of the sides, and flatten the base.
- Release: Remove sides of springform pan. Use overhang paper to slide cheesecake off the cake pan base. Then slide the cheesecake off the paper.
- Slice and serve!
Amazing Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
FAQ
Is cheesecake better baked or unbaked?
What not to do when making cheesecake?
- Get Your Crust Right. …
- Don’t Go Low-fat. …
- Don’t Use Cold Ingredients. …
- Do I Really Have to Do a Water Bath? …
- Don’t Overbake. …
- Don’t Rush the Cooling Process. …
- Don’t Leave It Out.
What is the difference between New York style cheesecake and regular cheesecake?
What is blueberry cheesecake made of?