Description
A rich and creamy baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a vibrant, sweet-tart blueberry topping. Perfect for special occasions or make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Blueberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For topping: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy (5–7 minutes). Let cool completely.
- Spread cooled topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother filling.
- A water bath is optional but can help reduce cracking.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent surface cracks.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Top with fresh berries or mint for garnish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
