Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake that’s perfect for any occasion! This delightful dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust paired with a smooth lemon cheesecake filling, topped with a vibrant blueberry swirl. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer barbecue, or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake is bound to impress. The balance of tart lemon and sweet blueberries makes each bite irresistible. Follow the simple steps to create this show-stopping dessert that will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅔ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, eggs, zest, juice, and vanilla until blended.
- For the blueberry swirl, cook blueberries with sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Layer half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, add half of the blueberry mixture; repeat with remaining filling and topping.
- Bake for about 60 minutes; cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 130g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg