Description
A luscious and creamy lemon blueberry cheesecake with a tangy citrus flavor, fresh blueberries, and a homemade blueberry topping, all on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2¼ cups (302g) graham cracker crumbs
- 10 tablespoons (140g) salted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (39g) sugar
For the Lemon Blueberry Filling:
- 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (173g) sour cream
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries
For the Blueberry Topping:
- ¼ cup (52g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups (277g) fresh blueberries
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon slices, for decorating (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press into the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Cover the outside of the pan with foil to prevent water seepage in the water bath.
Prepare the Lemon Blueberry Filling:
- Lower oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low until smooth.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs and yolks one at a time, mixing slowly.
- Gently fold in blueberries and pour batter into the crust.
Bake the Cheesecake:
- Place the springform pan in a roasting pan. Add warm water to the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off oven, leaving cheesecake inside for 30 minutes. Then crack the door open and cool for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from water bath and refrigerate for 5-6 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Blueberry Topping:
- Heat sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Add blueberries and cook until juices release and mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
Prepare the Whipped Cream:
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Remove cheesecake from the pan and place on a serving plate.
- Spread blueberry topping over the cheesecake.
- Pipe or dollop whipped cream around the edges.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the topping.
- For a firmer texture, let the cheesecake chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American