Description
Creamy, rich, and indulgent! This White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake blends white chocolate with juicy blueberries for a heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup clarified butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons caramel topping
For the Filling:
- 1 pound white chocolate, chopped
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a food processor, blend the graham cracker crumbs, slivered almonds, and sugar until the almonds are finely ground.
- Add the melted butter and caramel topping; process until the mixture is well combined.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
Prepare the Filling:
- Melt the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs and egg yolks, mixing well after each addition.
- Beat in the flour and vanilla extract.
- Slowly blend in the melted white chocolate until the filling is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Bake the Cheesecake:
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
- After baking, turn off the oven and crack the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the cheesecake loosely and refrigerate overnight before removing it from the pan.
Prepare the Blueberry Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water and fresh blueberries.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Press the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the blueberry skins.
- Stir in the lemon juice and allow the sauce to cool.
- Once cooled, store the sauce in a glass jar.
Serve:
- Before serving, pour the blueberry sauce over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and enjoy this decadent dessert!
Notes
- If you prefer a chunkier topping, skip the sieving step.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the finished cheesecake.
- This cheesecake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake