Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 40 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.
This is my favorite blueberry cheesecake recipe, which I often make for family get-togethers. —Cathy Medley, Clyde, Ohio
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cold water
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CRUST:
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries are softened. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth.
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2.
For crust, in a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons blueberry mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
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4.
Return pan to baking sheet. Bake until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with remaining blueberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 424 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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