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Blueberry Cheesecake

This Blueberry Cheesecake features a luscious, creamy texture with a sweet blueberry compote, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup butter, melted
  • 0.33 cups ⅓ cup sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 packages 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Blueberry Topping
  • 2 cups 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create an even layer (about 1 inch tall). Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Then, add in the vanilla extract, eggs (one at a time), and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but set. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
Making the Blueberry Topping
  1. In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Once the cheesecake is cool, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with blueberry compote before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Baking in a water bath can help achieve a creamy texture.