Description
Blueberry cheesecake is a creamy dessert made with a graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and topped with fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Fold in fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for improved texture.
- Serve with additional blueberries on top for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake recipe