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blueberry lemon cheesecake recipe simple tasty
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake is a creamy and dreamy dessert with a bright lemon zest and vibrant blueberry compote swirl, finished with a glossy fruit glaze. It’s a showstopping treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 200g (7oz / 1 ½ cups) graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
- 50g (3 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 25g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar (for crust)
- 600g (21oz) cream cheese, softened
- 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 120g (½ cup) Greek yogurt
- 30g (2 Tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 6g (1 Tbsp) lemon zest
- 45ml (3 Tbsp) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 100g (½ cup) fresh blueberries (for swirl)
- 25g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice (for swirl)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 15ml (1 Tbsp) water (cornstarch slurry, for swirl)
- 150g (1 cup) fresh blueberries (for glaze)
- 25g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 15ml (1 Tbsp) water (cornstarch slurry, for glaze)
- Fresh blueberries (a handful, for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp candied lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Crust: Combine crumbs, butter, and sugar; press into a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, zest, lemon juice, and yogurt.
- Add Eggs & Flour: Mix in eggs one at a time, then gently stir in flour.
- Blueberry Swirl: Cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until berries break down. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Cool.
- Swirl & Bake: Drop swirl over batter and gently swirl. Bake 45-55 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool & Chill: Cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Prepare Glaze: Simmer blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Cool.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle glaze over cheesecake and garnish with blueberries and lemon zest.
Notes
For a smoother glaze, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Using full-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt ensures a rich and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg