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Lemon Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the perfect marriage of tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, and creamy cheesecake with this decadent Lemon Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake. A buttery crumble crust, a layer of vibrant blueberry jam, and a rich lemon-infused cheesecake filling make this dessert a showstopper.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 hours 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Jam

  • 16 oz (340 g) fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp (5 g) cornstarch

For the Crumble

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (125 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp (5 g) lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Crust

  • 4 heaping cups (240 g) Nilla Wafers, about 68 cookies
  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar

For the Lemon Cheesecake

  • 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (82 g) sour cream, at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp (30 g) lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 egg yolks, at room temperature

For the Whipped Cream

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (34 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. For the Blueberry Jam – Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch to a medium pot. Cook until thick and let cool.
  2. For the Crumble – Combine sugar, lemon zest, butter, vanilla, flour, and salt. Chill in the fridge.
  3. For the Crust – Process Nilla Wafers, add butter and sugar, press into pan, and bake.
  4. For the Lemon Cheesecake – Mix cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add eggs and yolks.
  5. For the Whipped Cream – Whip cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Assembling the Cheesecake – Pipe whipped cream around the edges, decorate with blueberries and lemon slices. Serve!

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving for the best texture.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/lemon-blueberry-crumble-cheesecake-recipe/