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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake: Your New Summer Favorite Treat

This Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is a delightful summer dessert that combines refreshing lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with digestive biscuits if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Melted Butter
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Use a microplane.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Can substitute with orange juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Can combine fresh and frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for thickness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  5. Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust, swirl in half the blueberry sauce, and then pour the remaining batter and sauce on top.
  6. Wrap the pan in aluminum foil and place in a larger pan with hot water for baking. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  7. Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  8. Remove from the pan, slice, and serve cold, optionally with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Chill the cheesecake for optimal flavor and texture.

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