Simple Blueberry Basque Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the luscious simplicity of this delightful Simple Blueberry Basque Cheesecake. This rustic dessert features a burnt golden top and a creamy center, perfectly complemented by bursts of fresh blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Batter:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Additional:
- Extra fresh blueberries for topping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, ensuring it extends above the edges.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in heavy cream, flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled or at room temperature topped with blueberries and powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a stronger blueberry flavor, slightly mash half of the blueberries before folding into the batter.
- The burnt top and creamy center are intentional features of a Basque cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
