Blueberry Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust (Printable version)
Creamy cheesecake with blueberry swirl and graham crust.
# What you need:
→ Crust
01 - 7 oz graham cracker crumbs
02 - 2.8 oz unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
05 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 6.2 oz granulated sugar
07 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Blueberry Topping
12 - 8 oz fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 2.5 oz granulated sugar
14 - 1/4 cup water
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 2 tsp corn starch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 320°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the pan base. Bake for 10 minutes; cool slightly.
03 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Fold in sour cream and flour until just combined.
04 - Pour filling over cooled crust. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
05 - Combine blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries soften and release juices. Stir in cornstarch slurry; simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes). Cool.
06 - Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Spread blueberry topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet blueberries is simply divine.
- It looks impressive but is actually quite straightforward to make.
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial to avoid a lumpy batter.
- Do not open the oven door too early during baking or the structure might collapse.
03 -
- If you use frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before cooking to keep them firm.
- Adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling brightens the entire flavor profile.