The Ultimate Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

The Ultimate Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
•  1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
•  3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
•  1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup blueberry jam

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Blend in the sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth.
7. Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
8. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top appears slightly dry.
10. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Before serving, warm the blueberry jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it is easy to spread. Spread the blueberry jam over the top of the chilled cheesecake and garnish with the remaining fresh blueberries.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 55-60 minutes | Cooling Time: 5 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes | Servings: 10-12

Enjoy this zesty and fruity delight! 🍋🫐🍰💜