Description
If you’re craving a showstopping dessert that’s both refreshing and rich, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Magic is the answer. This layered beauty starts with a buttery graham cracker crust and builds into creamy lemon-kissed cheesecake swirled with juicy blueberries. It’s an irresistible choice for entertaining or anytime you want an easy recipe that feels indulgent. Perfect for breakfast ideas, special occasion food ideas, or even a weekday healthy snack when sliced smaller. It’s among the best cheesecake dessert ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, patted dry)
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
3. Pour half of the batter into crust. Fold blueberries into the rest and pour on top. Swirl lightly.
4. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
5. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Chill in fridge at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Top with whipped cream, lemon slices, and more blueberries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
To prevent cracking, bake the cheesecake in a water bath.
For the best swirl, don’t overmix the batter after adding blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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