Simple Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Simple Blueberry Cheesecake, where a velvety smooth cheesecake filling meets a burst of sweet blueberry topping, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (16 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Blueberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake at 325°F for about 45-50 minutes until the center is almost set. Let cool.
- Create Blueberry Topping: Combine blueberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the blueberry mixture. Cook until thickened.
- Chill: Spread blueberry topping over the cooled cheesecake. Chill for a few hours before serving.
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.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
