Description
This homemade lemon blueberry cheesecake combines a rich, creamy filling with the zesty tang of lemon and the natural sweetness of blueberries. With a buttery golden Oreo crust and a smooth blueberry topping, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 20 Golden Oreos, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Batter:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup sour cream
- 7 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
For the Blueberry Topping:
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For Decorating:
- Freshly whipped cream
- Lemon slices
Instructions
1. Make the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
- Crush the Golden Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until well-coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Batter:
- In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add cornstarch, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt, mixing until fully combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
- Prepare a water bath by placing a roasting pan filled with hot water in the oven’s bottom rack.
- Place the cheesecake on the rack above and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is nearly set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake rest for 1 hour. Afterward, remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
4. Make the Blueberry Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, cook blueberries over medium heat until they soften and release their juices (about 3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add this mixture to the blueberries and stir until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let the topping cool completely in the refrigerator.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Once the cheesecake has chilled and the topping has cooled, spread the blueberry topping evenly over the cheesecake.
- Pipe a border of whipped cream along the edges and garnish with lemon slices for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Water Bath: This ensures even baking and helps prevent cracks in your cheesecake.
- Chill Time: Be patient and allow the cheesecake to chill for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: Baking ,Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cheesecake)
- Calories: ~380 calories per slice
- Sugar: ~28g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~24g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~36g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~85mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberries, Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake, Creamy Lemon Cheesecake, Tangy Blueberry Cheesecake, Lemon Cheesecake Dessert