Blueberry Cheesecake
Discover the perfect Southern Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe with fresh blueberries, creamy filling, and a homemade graham cracker crust. Ideal for any dessert table!
Equipment
- 1 pie pan or cake pan
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers (processed into fine crumbs)
- 8 tbsp melted butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries (save 1/2 cup for topping)
- 2 sticks cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie pan, forming an even layer for the crust. Set aside.
- Make the Filling:In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries, saving the remaining 1/2 cup for the topping.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Scatter the reserved blueberries over the top of the filling for an extra burst of berry goodness.
- Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the cheesecake is set in the center. If the middle is still slightly jiggly, continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until fully set.Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely before slicing and serving. For best results, chill for a few hours or overnight to enhance flavor and texture.