Description
A rich and creamy Blueberry Basque Cheesecake with a caramelized top and a delightful blueberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, lemon juice, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them apart.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and peel away the parchment paper. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute the blueberries with raspberries or strawberries.
- Drizzle with a homemade blueberry sauce made from simmering blueberries with a bit of sugar and lemon juice for added sweetness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg