Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe – Creamy, Classic & Berry Beautiful

A classic blueberry cheesecake is one of life’s greatest indulgences — smooth, velvety cream cheese filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a glossy homemade blueberry compote. Whether you’re baking it for a birthday, a holiday, or just because, this blueberry beauty is always a crowd-pleaser.

Forget store-bought — this homemade cheesecake is fresher, fruitier, and 100% worth the wait.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Cheesecake

1. Silky, melt-in-your-mouth filling
2. Buttery graham cracker crust
3. Topped with fresh blueberry sauce
4. Perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and fruity
5. Gorgeous presentation for holidays or celebrations
6. Make-ahead friendly — actually better the next day!

🕒 Prep & Bake Time

1. Yields: 1 (9-inch) cheesecake
2. Serves: 10–12 slices

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 For the Crust:

1. 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
2. 2 tbsp sugar
3. 6 tbsp melted butter

🧁 For the Cheesecake Filling:

1. 3 (8 oz) packs cream cheese, softened (675g total)
2. 1 cup granulated sugar
3. 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. 3 large eggs
5. ¾ cup sour cream or heavy cream
6. 1 tbsp flour (optional – for extra stability)

🫐 For the Blueberry Topping:

1. 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2. ¼ cup sugar
3. 1 tsp lemon zest
4. 1 tbsp lemon juice
5. 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

👨‍🍳 How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake

🔹 1. Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let it cool while you prep the filling.

🔹 2. Make the Filling

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth (no lumps!).
2. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
4. Add sour cream or heavy cream and gently fold in.
5. Pour over cooled crust and smooth the top.

🔹 3. Bake the Cheesecake

1. Wrap the outside of the springform pan with foil (to prevent water leaks).
2. Place pan in a water bath (place inside a larger pan filled with hot water).
3. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
4. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
5. Remove, let it cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.

🔹 4. Make the Blueberry Topping

1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
2. Cook on medium until berries soften and start to burst (~5–7 mins).
3. Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
4. Let cool, then spread over chilled cheesecake before serving.

🫐 Make ahead tip: You can refrigerate the topping separately and spoon it on when serving.

🔄 Variations You Can Try

📌 Tags

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🗂️ Recipe Summary

1. Cuisine: American
2. Category: Dessert
3. Skill Level: Intermediate
4. Prep Method: Bake + Chill
5. Diet: Vegetarian (Gluten-Free Adaptable)

❤️ Final Thoughts: A Slice of Heaven

This Blueberry Cheesecake is everything a cheesecake should be: rich, creamy, tangy, sweet, and crowned with juicy berries. It’s the kind of dessert that feels special enough for guests, but easy enough for your weekend baking fix.

Serve it chilled with a cup of coffee or sparkling wine, and you’ve got dessert bliss on a plate. 💙

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