01/13/2025
🍰 Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake 🍋
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
¼ cup granulated sugar 🍚
½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
For the cheesecake filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 🧀
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
3 large eggs 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
1 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
¼ cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
1 cup sour cream 🧴
For the blueberry topping:
2 cups fresh blueberries 🍇
¼ cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker topping) 🌽
¼ cup water 💦
Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) 🔥.
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter 🧈. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust 🥄.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling ⏳.
2. Prepare the cheesecake filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy 🧴🧀.
Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice 🍋. Beat until smooth and well combined 🥄.
Add sour cream and mix until smooth 🧴🍦.
3. Assemble the cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula 🍰.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggles when gently shaken. You can check the cheesecake with a toothpick to make sure it’s done.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool slowly 🌡️.
After 1 hour, transfer the cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight 🕒.
4. Make the blueberry topping:
In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch (if using) 🍇🍋💦.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens 🌟.
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
5. Assemble the cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake has chilled, top it with the blueberry topping 🍇🍋.
Garnish with extra fresh blueberries if desired for a beautiful presentation 🌿.
6. Serve and enjoy this tangy, creamy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake! 🍰💙
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