Description
This delicious cheesecake combines the zesty freshness of lemon with sweet blueberries for a perfect balance of flavors. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth filling, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2⅔ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup melted butter
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1¼ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, whisked
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Sauce
- 1¼ cup fresh blueberries, divided
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Line the pan with parchment paper and lightly spray again. Set aside.
Graham Cracker Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared springform pan, covering the bottom and extending slightly up the sides.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the whisked eggs to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until well incorporated.
Blueberry Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup blueberries, sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and the berries start to burst.
- Add the remaining blueberries and continue to simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Assembly
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Spoon half of the cooled blueberry sauce over the filling and use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Add the remaining cheesecake filling.
- Top with the remaining blueberry sauce and create more swirls with a toothpick.
Baking
- Place the springform pan on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap the foil up around the sides of the pan.
- Set the wrapped pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water to the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Carefully remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool in the water bath for 45-60 minutes.
- Once the water has cooled enough, remove the cheesecake pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before removing from the springform pan.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter.
- The water bath method prevents cracking and helps the cheesecake bake evenly.
- For the cleanest slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
- This recipe can be adapted for mini cheesecakes using a muffin tin (reduce baking time to 20-25 minutes).
- Try different berries like raspberries or blackberries for variation.
Prep Time 30 minutes | Cook Time 1 hour | Chill Time 4+ hours | Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes | Servings 12 servings