Description
A delicious and visually stunning cheesecake that combines creamy richness with sweet and tangy blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams graham cracker crumbs (about 2 cups)
- 100 grams unsalted butter, melted (about 1/2 cup)
- 600 grams cream cheese, softened (about 21 ounces)
- 150 grams granulated sugar (about 3/4 cup)
- 200 grams sour cream (about 1 cup)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 grams blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- In a small saucepan, cook blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then blend into a smooth puree.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, drizzle half of the blueberry puree, and swirl gently.
- Pour the remaining filling and repeat the drizzling and swirling with the remaining blueberry puree.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Allow gradual cooling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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