Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with fresh flavors of lemon and blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the springform pan, pressing it down firmly.
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set with a slightly jiggly center.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra blueberries or whipped cream.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, blueberries, lemon, easy recipe