Ingredients
✓ 200 g graham cracker crumbs
✓ 100 g unsalted butter (melted)
✓ 50 g granulated sugar
✓ 900 g cream cheese (softened)
✓ 200 g granulated sugar
✓ 3 large eggs
✓ 1 egg yolk
✓ 150 ml sour cream
✓ 60 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
✓ 2 tbsp lemon zest
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 150 g fresh blueberries
✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice
✓ 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C); line a springform pan with parchment.
✓ Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 50 g granulated sugar; stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
✓ Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, creating an even layer; bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then set aside to cool.
✓ Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add 200 g granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes until light.
✓ Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed; incorporate egg yolk, then blend in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
✓ Scrape the batter into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula; place the springform pan on a baking sheet.
✓ Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble; avoid overbaking to keep the filling creamy.
✓ Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour; this gradual cooling prevents cracks.
✓ Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set.
✓ Combine fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry in a saucepan; heat over medium until the mixture thickens and turns glossy, about 3 minutes.
✓ Allow the blueberry glaze to cool slightly, then spread it evenly over the chilled cheesecake surface; smooth with the back of a spoon.
✓ Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for an additional 30 minutes to set the topping.
✓ Run a thin knife around the edge of the springform pan; release the latch and gently lift the sides away.
✓ Slice the cheesecake with a warm knife for clean cuts; serve each slice with a fresh blueberry and a thin lemon wedge.
Notes
Cool the cheesecake gradually in the oven to avoid cracks; store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15