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Delicious Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries and lemon zest

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

A creamy baked cheesecake featuring bright lemon flavor and fresh blueberries that offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can use pre-crushed or pulse whole crackers.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's unsalted for the right flavor balance.
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Use full-fat block-style for best texture.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Add eggs one at a time to the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Use a microplane for fine zest.
For the blueberry topping
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries Thaw if using frozen and drain excess liquid.
  • 0.25 cups sugar For the topping.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Preparation of crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Toss graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
Cheesecake filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust, smoothing the surface. Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  2. Allow to cool on a wire rack until room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
Making topping
  1. Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Pour topping over the cooled cheesecake and chill for at least 4 hours.

Notes

For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight. Room temperature ingredients help in smooth mixing. Avoid rushing the chilling process to maintain the texture.