Ingredients
- 250 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 75 g butter, melted
- 300 g fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for blueberry topping)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 110 g all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 80 g dark brown sugar
- 70 g butter, melted (for crumble)
- 800 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 260 g granulated sugar (for filling)
- 200 g sour cream, room temperature
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Crush biscuits with sugar until fine, mix in melted butter, and press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
- Mix blueberries with sugar, flour, and lemon juice; set aside.
- Combine flour and brown sugar for the crumble, stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Beat cream cheese on low speed until smooth. Add sugar and mix gently.
- Mix sour cream with cornstarch, then add to cream cheese along with vanilla.
- Add eggs two at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Spoon blueberry mixture evenly on top and finish with crumble.
- Place pan in a water bath and bake for 1 hour 20–30 minutes until edges are set and center slightly wobbly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- A water bath helps prevent cracks and ensures a smooth texture.
- Do not overmix once eggs are added.
- Chilling overnight improves flavor and structure.
- Frozen blueberries may be used if thawed and well drained.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
