Description
This classic Blueberry Cheesecake features a creamy cream cheese filling blended with fresh lemon zest and juice, layered over a crisp graham cracker crust, and topped with juicy fresh blueberries. Baked to perfection and chilled for a smooth finish, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 200 grams Graham Crackers
- 6 1/4 tablespoons Butter
Filling
- 375 grams Cream Cheese
- 3/4 cup Caster Sugar
- 3/4 cup Whipping Cream
- Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 Eggs
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170 degrees C (340 degrees F) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Make the Crust: Crush the 200 grams of graham crackers in a large bowl. Add 6 1/4 tablespoons of melted butter and mix until well combined to form the crust mixture.
- Press Crust into Pan: Transfer the crust mixture into a greased and lined 22-centimeter springform tin. Use the bottom of a glass to press it down evenly. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a food processor, combine 375 grams of cream cheese, 3/4 cup caster sugar, 3/4 cup whipping cream, the zest and juice of one lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs: Add 3 eggs to the cream cheese mixture one at a time, blending well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Filling and Blueberries: Pour the filling over the chilled crust. Scatter 1 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries over the top, gently stirring to incorporate them throughout the filling.
- Bake Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Once finished, open the oven door slightly and let the cheesecake cool completely inside the oven to prevent cracks.
- Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to set fully.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, decorate the top with additional fresh blueberries and dust with 2 tablespoons of powdered confectioners sugar for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven to prevent cracking on the surface.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for best flavor and texture.
- Chilling the cheesecake for at least 6 hours helps it to set properly and enhances the flavor.
- For a firmer crust, you can bake the crust alone for 8-10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake, cream cheese dessert, baked cheesecake, blueberry dessert, homemade cheesecake
