Blueberry Cheesecake Creamy Cracker Crust (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake with graham crust and blueberry topping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
05 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Blueberry Topping
12 - 8 oz fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/4 cup water
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 2 tsp corn starch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 320°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press mixture firmly into the pan base. Bake for 10 minutes; cool slightly.
02 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Fold in sour cream and flour until just combined.
03 - Pour filling over the cooled crust. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
04 - In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries soften and release juices. Stir in cornstarch slurry; simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes). Cool.
05 - Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Spread blueberry topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast of the tangy cream cheese against the sweet fruit is simply addictive.
- It is a showstopper dessert that actually tastes even better the next day.
02 -
- Do not overbeat the eggs or air bubbles will cause cracks during baking.
- Letting the cake cool in the oven slowly is the secret to a smooth top.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly and prevent lumps.
- Roasting the blueberries for ten minutes before simmering intensifies their flavor.