Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake

kitchen.benburwell.com
6-8 servings
Oven: 375ºF

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 c graham crackers (about 30 squares) finely ground
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted

Filling

  • 1 lb cream cheese softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 pt sour cream
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 dash vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 pt blueberries
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

Crust

1

In a mixing bowl, combine graham crackers, butter, and cinnamon until evenly moistened.

2

Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.

3

Pour crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup or smooth bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and 1-inch up the sides.

4

Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

Filling

1

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and free of any lumps. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for 1 to 2 minutes.

2

Add sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters. The batter should be well-mixed but not over-beaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

3

Set cheesecake pan on large piece of aluminum foil and fold up the sides around ti. Place cake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until the water is about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.

4

Bake for 45 minutes. The cheesecake should still jiggle.

5

While the cake is baking, make the topping.

6

Let pan cool in pan for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours.

Topping

1

In a small saucepan add all the ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so until the fruit begins to break down slightly.

2

Leave to cool before spreading on cheesecake.

Assembly

1

Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Unmold and transfer to a cake plate.

2

Spread a layer of Warm Lemon Blueberry topping over the surface.

3

Slice the cheesecake with a thin, non-serrated knife that has been dipped in hot water. Wipe dry after each cut.