Description
Learn how to make a delicious blueberry cheesecake from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup blueberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, heat the blueberry jam and drizzle it over the cheesecake.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for improved texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg