Description
Silky smooth lemon blueberry cheesecake celebrates zesty citrus and sweet berries in a luxurious dessert. Creamy layers meld perfectly, inviting palates to savor complex flavors that will delight and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and meld with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a springform pan’s base to create a uniform, compact foundation. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky-smooth texture. Integrate blueberry puree gently, maintaining a consistent mixture, and spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Lemon Cream Infusion: Whisk heavy cream with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and sugar until forming stiff, billowy peaks. Delicately layer this luminous cream atop the blueberry cream cheese base.
- Lemon Glaze Technique: Combine lemon juice and cornstarch in a saucepan, introducing sugar and additional lemon zest. Simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a thick, translucent sauce. Cool to room temperature before drizzling over the lemon cream layer.
- Final Setting and Presentation: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for a minimum of four hours to allow layers to meld and set perfectly. Garnish with whipped cream dollops, scattered fresh blueberries, and a light dusting of lemon zest to elevate visual and flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Chill Graham Cracker Crust: Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to create a solid, compact base that prevents crumbling and enhances structural integrity.
- Prevent Cream Cheese Lumps: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature and beat thoroughly to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Control Lemon Glaze Consistency: Continuously stir the glaze while simmering to prevent burning and achieve a perfect translucent, thick texture.
- Maximize Flavor Melding: Allow the cheesecake to rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, enabling layers to blend and develop a complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg