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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

This Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is thick, creamy and flavored with tangy lemon and blueberries throughout.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 13 slices
Calories 555 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9 inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Mixer

Ingredients
  

CRUST

  • 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 10 tablespoon salted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoon sugar

LEMON BLUEBERRY FILLING

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries

BLUEBERRY TOPPING

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 ts water
  • 2 cups blueberries

WHIPPED CREAM

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon slices, for decorating optional

Instructions
 

CRUST

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
  • Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in. Set prepared pan aside.

CHEESECAKE

  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the sour cream, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition, then add the egg yolks and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Gently stir the blueberries into the batter.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter evenly into the crust.
  • Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes.
  • Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to cool completely.

TOPPING

  • While the cheesecake cools, make the topping by combining the sugar, cornstarch and water in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
  • Add the blueberries and stir to coat with the sugar mixture.
  • Continue to cook until the blueberries start to soften and let out juice.
  • Remove from heat when blueberries are a bit juicy and the juice has begun to thicken. Pour the mixture into another bowl and refrigerate until cool.
  • When you’re ready to serve the cheesecake, make the whipped cream by adding the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and take off the sides of the springform pan. Set the cheesecake on a serving plate.
  • Pipe swirls of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake, then top with the blueberry topping and slices of lemon.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake until ready to serve.

Notes

Cheesecake is best when stored well covered and best eaten within 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 52.9gProtein: 7.9gFat: 35.9gCholesterol: 160.7mgSodium: 384.2mgSugar: 35.3g
Keyword Blueberry, Cheesecake, Dessert, Lemon, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
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