Description
A delightful dessert combining rich cheesecake with sweet and tart fresh blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, and pressing it into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Mix the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Add the fresh blueberries and sour cream, folding gently to keep the blueberries intact.
- Combine the cheesecake mixture with the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve after carefully removing from the springform pan, garnished with additional blueberries if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Consider a water bath for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake, dessert, baking, easy cheesecake, homemade cheesecake