Blueberry Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Blueberry Cheesecake with a luscious Blueberry Sauce topping. A perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 200g (about 2 cups) chocolate cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- 100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 500g (18 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 ml (¾ cup) sour cream
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the blueberry sauce:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
For topping:
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Make the Crust
Mix crushed cookies/graham crackers with melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a lined 8-inch (20cm) springform pan.
Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and flour. Mix well.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
Pour onto crust.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour (prevents cracks).
Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Make the Blueberry Sauce
In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat until berries release juice.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
Let cool completely.
- Assemble
Pour blueberry sauce generously over chilled cheesecake.
Top with fresh blueberries.
Notes
- You can garnish with mint leaves for a fresh contrast.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Sauce, Dessert Recipe