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Blueberry Cheesecake with crisp topping

Blueberry Cheesecake

4.84 from 6 votes
This Blueberry cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet and tangy flavor of blueberries. The cheesecake filling is smooth and velvety, and it sits on top of a buttery cookie crust. The star of this dessert is the blueberry crisp topping. The blueberries are generously scattered over the creamy cheesecake, creating a vibrant burst of color. The blueberries are coated in a sweet and buttery oatmeal crisp, which adds a delightful crunch and golden hue to the dessert.
Servings 12 servings
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 7 oz  (200g) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter , melted

Blueberry Filling

  • 2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour

Crisp Topping

  • 1/2 cup (50g) oats
  • 1/2 cup (65g) flour
  • 1/4 cup (60g) butter , melted
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 25 oz (700g) cream cheese , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
  • lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (160g) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp (10g) flour

Instructions
 

Prepare the crust.

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line with parchment paper a 8-inch (20cm) springform pan (with a removable base).
  • Place the crackers or digestive biscuits into the bowl of a food processor and crush until crumbs form. Add sugar and melted butter and mix until evenly moistened.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon.
    blueberry cheesecake crust
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).

Prepare the crisp topping.

  • In a medium bowl, combine oats with sugar, all-purpose flour. Whisk to combine, then incorporate melted butter until the mixture feels crumbly. Set the mixture aside until all the other ingredients are prepared.
    crisp topping for blueberry cheesecake

Prepare the blueberry filling.

  • Place the blueberries into a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar and flour and stir to coat. Set aside until the cream cheese filling is ready.
    blueberry filling for cheesecake

Prepare the cream cheese filling.

  • In a large bowl mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, salt, lemon zest and flour and mix until combined.
    Preparing the cream cheese filling
  • Add eggs one at a time until each egg is incorporated. Add vanilla extract and sour cream. Mix until well combined. Try to not overmix the batter to incorporate as little air as possible.

Assemble the cheesecake.

  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
  • Gently spread the blueberries on top. Sprinkle the oat topping over the blueberries.
  • Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 45-60 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave it for another hour in the oven.
  • Remove and run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the pan. Let it cool completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter and dust it with powdered sugar. Serve as is or with some blueberry sauce on the side. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9.2gFat: 36.9gSaturated Fat: 20.9gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 26.2gCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 538kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, cheesecake, crisp topping, summer