Blueberry Lemon Swirl Cheesecake
A creamy and delightful cheesecake featuring a tangy lemon filling and a luscious blueberry swirl, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cups 1/3 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packages (8 oz) 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cups 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups 1/2 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cups 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Blueberry Swirl
- 1 cup 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Making the Blueberry Swirl
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook while stirring until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Preparing the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well blended.
Layering and Swirling
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, add spoonfuls of the blueberry mixture, then the remaining batter. Add more blueberry mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.
Cooling and Refrigerating
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Avoid over-beating the filling to prevent cracks. You can swap blueberries for other fruits if desired.