Fresh Blueberry Cheesecake: An Indulgent Twist on a Classic Dessert
A rich and creamy blueberry cheesecake that combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries with a classic cheesecake base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the flour and lemon juice.
- Fold in the sour cream and blueberries gently.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a swirl effect, reserve some blueberries and fold them in last.
- Serve with additional fresh blueberries on top for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams