This easy fresh blueberry cheesecake with homemade crust recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
FRESH BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH HOMEMADE CRUST
This easy fresh blueberry cheesecake with homemade crust recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Blueberry puree:
- cups blueberries
- /2 cup sugar
- tablespoon cornstarch
- /2 tablespoon lemon
- large strips of lemon zest
- Graham Crust:
- cups graham cracker crumbs
- /4 cup sugar
- /3 cup melted butter
- Cheese filling:
- oz softened cream cheese
- can sweetened condensed milk Eagle Brand type
- cups sour cream
- teaspoon of vanilla
- PREPERATION
- Preparing blueberry puree
- In a small saucepan combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, stir occasionally, for 10 min or to mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Remove the lemon zest.
- Preparing the graham crust
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, sugar and butter until the mixture is well moistened. Press mixture into a 9-inch square pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until crust is firm. 23 cm
- Preparing cheese fill
- In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Adding sour cream also vanilla & blend well. Pour cheese filling over reserved crust and spread evenly. Drop blueberry purée by spoonfuls on cheese filling. With the tip of a knife, but without touching the crust, draw swirls in the filling to create a marbled effect. Cover and freeze for about 6 hours or until cake is firm. Leave to soften slightly in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. The cake will keep for up to 2 days in the freezer.
- Enjoy !
Tips for the Best FRESH BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH HOMEMADE CRUST
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking fresh blueberry cheesecake with homemade crust.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.