Rich, creamy cheesecake topped with sweet fresh blueberry sauce on a buttery crust. This elegant dessert is smooth, luscious, and perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 10–12)
🔹 Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
🔹 Cheesecake Filling
- 900g (32 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
🔹 Fresh Blueberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
🍳 Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F)
🔸 Step 2: Make Crust
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
- Press into springform pan bottom
- Bake for 8–10 minutes
- Let cool slightly
🔸 Step 3: Make Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add sugar and mix well
🔸 Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients
- Mix in eggs one at a time
- Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour
👉 Do not overmix
🔸 Step 5: Bake Cheesecake
- Pour filling over crust
- Bake for 55–70 minutes
✔ Center should still jiggle slightly
🔸 Step 6: Cool Slowly
- Turn oven off
- Crack oven door slightly
- Let cheesecake cool gradually
👉 Helps prevent cracking
🔸 Step 7: Chill
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight
🔸 Step 8: Make Blueberry Topping
- In saucepan combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water
- Simmer until thickened
- Cool completely
🔸 Step 9: Decorate & Serve
- Spoon blueberry topping over chilled cheesecake
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Whipped cream 🍦
- Lemon zest 🍋
- Extra fresh berries 🫐
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Room-temperature ingredients blend smoother
✔ Don’t overbeat batter
✔ Water bath helps avoid cracks
✔ Chill overnight for best texture
🔄 Variations
🍋 Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Add lemon zest to filling
🍫 White Chocolate Version
Add melted white chocolate
🥥 Coconut Cheesecake
Add toasted coconut
🍓 Mixed Berry Topping
Use raspberries and strawberries too
❓ FAQs
Why did my cheesecake crack?
Overmixing or rapid cooling can cause cracks.
Can I freeze cheesecake?
Yes—freeze without topping up to 2 months.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Absolutely.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Calories: ~420–560
- Protein: ~7g
- Carbs: ~32g
- Fat: ~30g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Traditional Version
👉 11–15 WW Points per slice
🔻 Lighter Version
(Reduced-fat cream cheese & less sugar)
👉 7–10 WW Points
✅ WW-Friendly Mini Slice
👉 5–7 WW Points