
How To Make Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
This delicious homemade swirl cheesecake is swirled with creamy blueberry sauce on top of an irresistible graham cracker crust.
Serves:
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Sauce:
- 2tspcornstarch,6 grams
- 1tspfresh lemon juice
- 1tbspwarm water,15ml
- 2cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen, 380 grams
- 2tbspgranulated sugar,25 grams
For the Crust:
- 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs,about 10 full sheet graham crackers, 150 grams
- 6tbspunsalted butter,melted, 87 grams
- â…“cupgranulated sugar,67 grams
For the Filling:
- 24ozfull-fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature, 675 grams
- 1cupgranulated sugar,200 grams
- 1cupfull-fat sour cream,or yogurt, at room temperature
- 2tsppure vanilla extract
- 3large eggs,at room temperature
Instructions
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Adjust oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Whisk the cornstarch, lemon juice, and warm water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved. Set aside. Warm the blueberries and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir continuously for 3 minutes until the blueberry juices begin to release. Add the cornstarch mixture and continue to stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, smashing some blueberries as you go.
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Remove from heat and put the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl to separate the cooked berries and the juice. Keep separated and set both aside.
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Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and only slightly up the sides.
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Wrap aluminum foil on the bottom and tightly around the outside walls of the springform pan. Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Allow to slightly cool as you prepare the filling.
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Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together on medium speed in a large bowl for about 3 full minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Add the sour cream and vanilla, beat until combined. At low speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until just blended. Do not overmix the filling after you have added the eggs.
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Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the smooth blueberry sauce onto the batter. Using a knife, gently swirl as shown in the photo above. Save for topping the baked cheesecake.
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Place the springform pan into a large roasting pan and place into the oven. Fill with about 1-inch of hot water. The foil wrapped around the pan will prevent water from leaking inside.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center is almost set. Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Loosen the cheesecake from the rim of the pan and remove the rim. Cut into slices and serve chilled.
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Top with remaining chunky blueberry sauce, if desired. Cover leftover cheesecake and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 444.76kcal
- Fat:Â 31.94g
- Saturated Fat:Â 17.55g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.31g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 8.25g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 2.32g
- Carbohydrates:Â 35.34g
- Fiber:Â 0.75g
- Sugar:Â 29.77g
- Protein:Â 6.01g
- Cholesterol:Â 134.10mg
- Sodium:Â 282.33mg
- Calcium:Â 95.02mg
- Potassium:Â 152.86mg
- Iron:Â 0.81mg
- Vitamin A: 310.56µg
- Vitamin C:Â 2.73mg
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