LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

This Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is thick, creamy and flavored with tangy lemon and blueberries throughout. It sits in a graham cracker crust and is topped with a homemade blueberry sauce.

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

• 2 1/4 cups (302g) graham cracker crumbs
• 10 tbsp (140g) salted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp (39g) sugar

LEMON BLUEBERRY FILLING

• 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup (207g) sugar
• 3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
• 6 tbsp (90ml) lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries

BLUEBERRY TOPPING

• 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp water
• 2 cups (277g) blueberries

WHIPPED CREAM

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Lemon slices, for decorating, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

CRUST
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
2. Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

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