Ingredients
– Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– Filling:
– 24 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– Topping:
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Creating this Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
3. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
5. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
6. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, careful not to break them.
7. Pour into Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Cool: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
10. Chill: Remove from the oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
11. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to create a syrupy mixture.
12. Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with the blueberry mixture before serving.
This step-by-step approach will guide you to create a fantastic Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 8g