The BEST Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

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If you were wondering how to make a blueberry cheesecake then this is the best blueberry cheesecake recipe. This simple, easy and effortless recipe has creamy mascarpone cheesecake batter baked to perfection then topped with plump juicy blueberry compote that just melts in the mouth.  Make it with fresh or frozen blueberries any time of the year.

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One of my absolute favorite desserts is cheesecake. I can make and eat cheesecake at any time. As you can see on this blog I have some really unique cheesecakes like fig cheesecake and mangoes cheesecake too!

I have lost count of the number of times I have made cheesecakes. When in college I would always be in charge of desserts! Guess what I always made for my friends? Yup, cheesecake! My favorite is strawberry cheesecake and Chocolate Cheesecake.

Fresh or frozen blueberries

This blueberry cheesecake has always been my tease. I love blueberries but we never get fresh blueberries and if we do then they are really so expensive! Recently, we started getting frozen blueberries which opened whole new possibilities for me.

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Homemade cheesecake Crust

Have you ever had a situation where you didn’t have digestive biscuits, graham crackers or Oreos to make a cheesecake base? Well, that’s happened to me more than once. So, here’s a quick and easy homemade cheesecake crust that you will love making from scratch.

Homemade Cheesecake Crust from Scratch

The good cheesecake crust is the best part of a decadent cheesecake. This simple, easy and effortless shortcrust based homemade cheesecake crust recipe

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Tools

• 7″ springform cake tin
  You can use  a cake mixer (Read – Best Stand Mixer for a home baking)
• I prefer mixing bowls & whisk
• Spatula
• Oven

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• Digestive biscuits or graham crackers – 150 grams (1 1/2 cup or 7 oz)
• Unsalted butter – 113 grams (1 sticks or 1/2 cup)
• Caster sugar – 100 grams (1/2 cup)

Cheesecake batter 

• Mascarpone cheese – 250 grams (8.8 oz or  1/2 lbs)
• Sour cream – 250 ml (1 cup)
• Granulated sugar –  100 grams (1/2 cup)
• Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
• Eggs – 3 large
• Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
• Vanilla extract – 2 tsp

Cherry topping 

• Blueberries – 300 grams (1 1/2 cup or 10 oz) (fresh or frozen)
• Blueberry juice or water – 60 ml (1/4 cup)
• Sugar – 50 grams (1/4 cup)
• Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
• Gelatin – 1 tbsp (optional)

Method:

Prepare

• Have all your ingredients ready at room temperature.
• Pre-heat the oven at 150 C/ 300 F
• Wrap the outside of your springform pan in foil so no water will enter the cheesecake while baking in a water bath.

Prepare cookie crust 

• Crush the biscuits in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor.
• Add melted butter, sit to combine.
• Pour crumbs in the bottom of the springform pan and spread evenly
• Use the back of your spoon to press firmly
• Chill in the fridge for at least15 minutes while you prepare the cheesecake batter.

Prepare cheesecake batter

• In a mixing bowl – Add cream cheese and sour cream
• Followed by the sugar – use a whisk to combine until smooth with no lumps.
• Next, add the cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
• Add eggs one at a time making sure each is well incorporated.
• Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.

Bake cheesecake in a water bath

• Place the springform pan on a baking tray and pour one cup hot water in the baking tray outside the springform pan.
• Place on the center rack in the preheated oven
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
• Cool completely

Blueberry Topping

• Heat the blueberries with its juices, water, cornstarch, and sugar over low heat until the sugar has melted and the cornstarch has thickened the mixture.
• Taste and adjust sweetness. If necessary add a little sugar and dissolve again.
• If using gelatin – add now into the hot blueberry mixture
• Let cool to room temperature or slightly war.
• Pour over the cheesecake.
• Cool cheesecake in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before you serve it.
• Alternatively, you may choose to omit the gelatin and serve the blueberry sauce on the side with the cheesecake.

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Six tips when making cheesecakes 

1. Temperature – Always have your ingredients at room temperature. If necessary delay it by a few minutes just so they thaw. You can thaw cream cheese in the microwave at 50% power for 10 secs at a time. Do not melt it as it does alter the taste. Place eggs in warm water to thaw – room temperature eggs mix well in the cheese batter and works best for consistency
2. Quality – Use good quality high fat cream cheese like mascarpone Philadelphia as they are thicker in consistency as compared to low-fat cream cheese which can affect the consistency of your baked batter.
3. Pans – Prepare your baking pans properly. Use a springform pan when baking a cheesecake. Butter the inside of the pan for easy removal. When baking in a water bath foil the outside of the pan to prevent water from getting into the cheesecake.
4. Mixing – Never over mix, a cheesecake batter at this will incorporate air and lead to cracking.
5. Baking – since cream cheese batter is similar to a custard, baking in a water bath helps keep the custard batter soft and supple rather than dry and spongy. This also prevents cracking.
6. Cooling  – Run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake before you cool it. This will prevent the cake from cracking as it shrinks while cooling. Make sure to let the cake cool properly, this also helps the custard set and you will be able to make pretty neat slices. Of course, a chilled cheesecake is also more delicious than a warm one.

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The Best Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

If you were wondering how to make a blueberry cheesecake then this is the best blueberry cheesecake recipe. This simple, easy and effortless recipe has creamy mascarpone cheesecake batter baked to perfection then topped with plump juicy blueberry compote that just melts in the mouth.  Make it with fresh or frozen blueberries any time of the year.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 4 hours

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 294 kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients

• For the Crust
• Digestive biscuits or graham crackers - 150 grams 1 1/2 cup or 7 oz
• Unsalted butter - 113 grams 1 sticks or 1/2 cup
• Caster sugar - 100 grams 1/2 cup 
• Cheesecake Batter 
• Mascarpone cheese - 250 grams 8.8 oz or  1/2 lbs
• Sour cream - 250 ml 1 cup
• Granulated sugar -  100 grams 1/2 cup
• Cornstarch - 1 tbsp
• Eggs - 3 large
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp 
• Vanilla extract - 2 tsp 

Blueberry Topping 

• Blueberries - 300 grams 1 1/2 cup or 10 oz (fresh or frozen)
• Blueberry juice or water - 60 ml 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 50 grams 1/4 cup
• Cornstarch - 1 tbsp 
• Gelatin - 1 tbsp optional

Instructions

Prepare

1. Have all your ingredients ready at room temperature.
2. Pre-heat the oven at 150 C/ 300 F
3. Wrap the outside of your springform pan in foil so no water will enter the cheesecake while baking in a water bath.

Prepare cookie crust 

1. Crush the biscuits in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor.
2. Add melted butter, sit to combine.
3. Pour crumbs in the bottom of the springform pan and spread evenly
4. Use the back of your spoon to press firmly
5. Chill in the fridge for at least15 minutes while you prepare the cheesecake batter. 

Prepare cheesecake batter

1. In a mixing bowl – Add cream cheese and sour cream
2. Followed by the sugar - use a whisk to combine until smooth with no lumps.
3. Next, add the cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
4. Add eggs one at a time making sure each is well incorporated.
5. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan. 

Bake cheesecake in a water bath

1. Place the springform pan on a baking tray and pour one cup hot water in the baking tray outside the springform pan.
2. Place on the center rack in the preheated oven
3. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
4. Cool completely
5. Blueberry Topping
6. Heat the blueberries with its juices, water, cornstarch, and sugar over low heat until the sugar has melted and the cornstarch has thickened the mixture.
7. Taste and adjust sweetness. If necessary add a little sugar and dissolve again.
8. If using gelatin - add now into the hot blueberry mixture
9. Let cool to room temperature or slightly war.
10. Pour over the cheesecake.
11. Cool cheesecake in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before you serve it.
12. Alternatively, you may choose to omit the gelatin and serve the blueberry sauce on the side with the cheesecake. 

Nutrition Facts

The Best Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

Amount Per Serving (113 g)

Calories 294 Calories from Fat 167

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.6g 29%

Saturated Fat 10.2g 51%

Trans Fat 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 94mg 31%

Sodium 213mg 9%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 29.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%

Sugars 17.6g

Protein 3.9g 8%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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