Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake is wonderfully thick, rich, and creamy with a tangy flavor from lemon juice and fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs , (12 full crackers)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese , softened (3 blocks)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup flour , divided
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries , fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and wrap a 9" springform pan in a large piece of foil to protect from the water bath, and a large pan of water you can set the springform pan in to bake.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together then press it into the springform pan in an even layer.
- To your stand mixer add the cream cheese and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Lower the speed to medium and add in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth.
- Mix blueberries and remaining flour and add to the cheesecake filling.
- Carefully spread the mixture on the crust.
- Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 60-70 minutes or until it no longer jiggles in the center.
- Turn off the oven, open the door a couple of inches to let the heat out gently, and let cool for an hour then remove from the oven.
- Remove the foil.
- Chill completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.