Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of this Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake, where creamy richness meets zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also a delightful treat that will leave your guests wanting more. Whether you’re celebrating or simply treating yourself, each slice offers a burst of sunshine that brightens your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in blueberries with a spatula.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for about an hour before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg