Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Simple Blueberry Cheesecake. A luscious treat that balances the richness of cheesecake with the freshness of blueberries for the perfect dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Blueberry Topping:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Base: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes until center is almost set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Blueberry Topping: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened. Cool and spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious Simple Blueberry Cheesecake!
Notes
- You can use frozen blueberries if fresh ones are not available.
- For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the blueberry topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
