Luscious Southern Blueberry Cheesecake 🍰🫐💜

 

Ingredients:

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 24 oz cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 3 large eggs, room temperature

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup sour cream

- 1/4 cup heavy cream

- 2 cups fresh blueberries

- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for blueberry swirl

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch

springform pan.

2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted

butter until evenly combined.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to

form the crust.

4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let

cool.

5. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice,

cornstarch, and water.

6. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until the

blueberries burst and the sauce thickens.

7. Remove from heat and allow the blueberry mixture to

cool slightly.

8. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and

creamy.

9. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated.

10. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each

addition.

11. Add vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream,

mixing until smooth.

12. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

13. Spoon the blueberry sauce over the batter and swirl

gently with a knife for a marbled effect.

14. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is just set

with a slight jiggle.

15. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the

cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before

slicing and serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 65 minutes |

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes + chilling

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 10 servings