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Wild Blueberry Slab Cheesecake

For this recipe, I made a quick wild blueberry jam, cool it, then swirl it into a creamy, vanilla New York-style cheesecake – my favourite.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
14 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Jam
  • 1 1/4 cups wild blueberries divided
  • 3 Tablespoons cane sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Crust
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted
For the Filling
  • 2/3 cup cane sugar
  • 2 g packages cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions

For the Jam
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  1. Add the blueberries, sugar, maple syrup and lemon juice to a small heavy-bottomed pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and berries turn dark.
  2. Remove jam from heat and cool. It should yield about 1/2 cup of jam.
For the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter.
  3. Line a 9 x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Filling
  1. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Crack the eggs into the mixer and add the vanilla. Stir on low speed until just barely combined.
  4. Remove the paddle attachment, and stir in the sour cream with a spatula. Do not overmix.
  5. Scrape the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, and smooth out the top with your spatula.
  6. Dot the cooled wild blueberry jam over the surface and use a butter knife to drag it through the batter, creating a swirled effect.
  7. Place the pan in the centre of the oven, and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cake is mostly set, with a slight jiggle in the middle. Try not to open the oven door during the baking process.
  8. Turn off the oven, open the door, and let the cake slowly cool in the oven for 15 minutes. This prevents cracking from cooling too quickly. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  9. To serve - sprinkle fresh blueberries over top, cut into 2-inch squares, and serve.

Notes

  • For the cookies, use what you have on hand, such as chocolate cookies, shortbread cookies, or graham cracker crumbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 364IU (7%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 364IU 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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