Delicious and creamy blueberry cheesecake with a luscious sweet-tangy sauce brings this dessert over the top. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used, making it an all-season dessert. Perfect for spring, summer, or holiday entertaining!
Delectable blueberry cheesecake!!! For me, there isn’t a more satisfying dessert than a sumptuous cheesecake. My whole family loves cheesecake, so I have made different varieties through the years – from no-bake to plain, white chocolate, dark chocolate, green tea, Nutella, etc. – you name it.
While I haven’t exhausted all kinds of cheesecake – we are always willing to try something new.
Of course, one should always make the classic blueberry cheesecake, so when I saw some juicy blueberries on sale, I bought a pack so I could finally make this cake.
I love cheesecake because of its simplicity. Apart from the crust, it only has four ingredients—no frills—just plain delicious creamy cheesy goodness!
That’s the plain cheesecake; it’s so good that you can have it on its own without any toppings.
But of course, for extra flavor and deliciousness, I highly recommend this sumptuous blueberry sauce to be drizzled on top!
Doesn’t it look luscious? It’s totally scrumptious!
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WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS TO MAKE YUMMY BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE?
For the crust
Graham crackers or digestive biscuits (hubby prefers the English digestive)
pecans or walnuts (optional)
sugar (just to add a little sweetness to the crust)
unsalted Butter
For the Cheesecake
Cream Cheese (use good quality cheesecake and make sure to allow it to soften and reach room temperature before using)
Sugar
Eggs (room temperature)
Vanilla Extract
For the sauce/topping
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Sugar
Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
The cheesecake may sink slightly during baking and may even crack, but don’t worry—that’s perfectly fine. Doing so creates an area on top of the cake where you could spoon the blueberry sauce!
HOW DO YOU MAKE YUMMY BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE?
For the crust
To make the crust, mix all ingredients in a bowl until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan using the smooth bottom of a glass. Set aside.
For the cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and beat again until just until it’s mixed. Occasionally scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that no lumps are remaining on the side or at the bottom.
Pour the cheesecake batter onto the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. The cake may brown on the edges and even crack in the middle but that’s perfectly fine. If you don’t like the appearance of cracks, try to bake the cheesecake using a water bath. I don’t worry much about this, as the cheesecake would be covered on top with the sauce anyway. Besides, the browning, sinking, or cracking won’t affect the cheesecake’s taste. When done, transfer the cake to a rack and cool completely. Refrigerate. The cake can be done two days ahead.
For the blueberry sauce/topping
To make the sauce, add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the fruit begins to break down and the sauce has thickened slightly. Leave to cool before spreading on cheesecake.
To serve, transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter. Spoon the blueberry sauce onto each slice of cake. Enjoy thoroughly.
Recipe Notes
This is best made a day ahead. Drizzle with blueberry sauce when you serve the cake.
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Yummy Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1½ cups finely crushed graham crackers, about 18 Graham Cracker Squares or about 10 digestive biscuits
- 3/4 cup crushed walnuts or pecans, about one (2.5-3 oz) packet of pecans or walnuts
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted Butter, melted
For the cheesecake
- 3 packs of (8-ounce block) cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the blueberry sauce/topping
- 1 pint plus 1/2 cup blueberries, (about 2½ cups)
- 3 tbsp sugar, or to taste (I like it sweet-tangy)
- 1 lemon, zested
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
For the crust
- To make the crust, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan using the smooth bottom of a glass. Set aside.
For the cheesecake
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and beat again until just until it’s mixed. Occasionally scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that there are no lumps remaining on the side or at the bottom.
- Pour the cheesecake batter onto the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. The cake may brown on the edges and may even crack in the middle but that’s perfectly fine. If you don’t like the appearance of cracks, try to bake the cheesecake using a water bath. I don’t worry much about this as the cheesecake would be covered on top with the sauce anyway. Besides, the browning, sinking or cracking won’t affect the cheesecake’s taste one bit. When done, transfer the cake to a rack and cool completely. Refrigerate. The cake can be done two days ahead.
For the blueberry sauce/topping
- To make the sauce, in a small saucepan add all the ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the fruit begins to break down and the sauce has thickened slightly. Leave to cool before spreading on cheesecake.
- To serve, transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter. Spoon the blueberry sauce onto each slice of cake. Enjoy thoroughly.
Notes
Nutrition
Last updated on July 20th, 2024 at 07:21 pm
I love cheesecake and have made many kinds, but plain is still my favorite. adding fruit is great too – this looks SO good!
Since I absolutely adore blueberries and dream of cheesecake daily..this is probably the most perfect dessert I could ask for!!!
What a gorgeously delicious looking cheesecake! I love the addition of pecans into the crust and how the ingredients list is kept simple… yum!
Ahh this is gorgeous!! I have an affinity for cheesecake so this is totally getting pinned for later 😀
Toodles,
Tammy<3
Let me start off by saying I am one of those weirdos who likes to make cheesecakes and this one looks out of this world!! That blueberry topping!! Cannot wait to give this a try!
This blueberry sauce just looks SO rich and luxurious. WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous dessert!
Yummy indeed — WOW! This cheesecake looks so delicious with that beautiful blueberry compote on top! Pinned. 🙂
This cheesecake looks so good!! I haven't made a cheesecake…ever! Can you believe it? This really needs to change!
This looks fantastic! Love all the blueberries! I bet this would surely impress a lot of people!
Your Blueberry cheesecake looks amazing, definitely something I would love to make.
Ooooh cheesecake is my all time fave dessert! Love the blueberry topping. Gotta make this before Summer is over!
I'm not usually a huge fan of fruit topping on cheesecake but man, those blueberries are pretty enticing!
Absolutely beautiful. Love the sauce.
We love blueberry cheesecake in our family. I just want to eat it this minute! Gorgeous photos!
Oh, my gosh! I love, love cheesecake in the first place, but topped with all those lusicous blueberries make this one a showstopper!!!
This is truly amazing looking, nicely done!! I want an extra big slice!!
I need a piece of this right now! I think I will be adding this to my Thanksgiving menu!
This is so beautiful! Picture perfect 🙂
Oh my word, this cheesecake looks incredible!
This is some seriously luscious blueberry cheesecake. AHHHH! Love it. Pinning!
Oh my, this is a gorgeous cheesecake. One worthy of a dinner party.
This cake looks amazingly shiny!
Look at all those blueberries. I love blueberries, and I can convince myself it is a healthy dessert choice as it has fruit 🙂
Now that is some gorgeous deliciousness!
This recipe looks beyond amazing!
Could you please tell how did you do the empty space which filled by blueberry, as when you bake it and get it out of the oven it will be one level. did you empty some of its surface?
It naturally sinks as it cools down and creates that space above. 🙂
thanks, i made it following your steps, it is very yummy. it needs 180 degrees C in my oven, i posted pics on my instagram maherabuzer
This was great! I substituted Labneh for the cream cheese to make it healthier and it went perfectly with the blueberries 🙂 Making it again tonight except using raspberry topping and adding lemon juice/zest to the base.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting us know! I haven't tried Labneh and now I am intrigued and will check it out soon! Thanks!
This is a super hit recipe….each time comes out so well. Thanks a lot 🙂
I cannot wait for fresh blueberry season to put this one together, Abby. In the mean time, I'm considering printing out one of these mouthwatering photos of this cheesecake and pinning it up on my bedroom wall; please don't judge me!
The blueberries on this cheesecake look incredible! My son loves cheesecake.
Wow what a gorgeous cheesecake! Prettiest one I have seen in a long time.
Made this last week and it was like velvet. so smooth and creamy. the best baked cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. making it again today and twisting it a bit by making it a cookies and cream cheesecake. choice biscuit base with crushed oreos through the batter. fingers crossed it works out just as delicious. i have no doubt that it will 🙂
I am so glad to know you enjoyed it!!! We really love this cheesecake! Thank you for letting us know!
First time making cheesecake and it turned out perfect. Took me about 15-20 minutes for sauce to reduce, maybe because I had to use frozen berries? Sauce was a bit tart for me so I added a little sugar about a tablespoon…still tart but that's fine with me.
Very easy recipe and definitely a keeper. Will make again.
I am so delighted you enjoyed this cake! Such a favorite. I do like the sauce kind of sweet-tart to cut the richness of the cake, but I am glad you tweaked it to your liking. Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
This cake is a work of art! It's just beautiful and looks delicious!
Beautiful crust!
For better crust use animal crackers instead of gram crackers.
I just made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving. It came out perfectly and is collapsing in the center like yours. It smells heavenly and I can’t wait to try it tomorrow. I will post a picture of it before cutting. Thank you for this easy recipe, I’m so excited about our cheesecake!
Author
I hope you all enjoy it as much as we always have!! Thanks and can’t wait to see the photo!! Happy Thanksgiving!
How did your cheesecake sides rizen so high, it looks great.
Author
It just happens that way if you follow the instructions on the recipe. The middle sinks giving way to higher sides which makes it perfect for adding topping.
I’ve made this cheesecake many times but I’m wondering, can I add peanut butter to the recipe for a peanut butter cheesecake?
Author
You can replace the blueberries with peanut butter for sure. Not sure about combining both. Thanks, and enjoy. Glad you love the cheesecake.
I never have been able to make a tasty cheesecake. This recipe is simply the best tasting and easiest to make. I love this recipe and I know you will too.
Author
I am so glad you enjoyed this. This is truly an easy one yet makes a fabulous cheesecake. Thanks for stopping by.
I AM GONNA MAKE THIS CAKE ,IT LOOKS EASY ENOUGH AND LOOKS SOOOOOO DELISH !!
THANK YOU KINDLY ABBY
I’m drooling just by looking at the pictures. I love how berrylicious this blueberry cheesecake is and the combination of sweet blueberries and tangy cream cheese is so good!
This blueberry cheesecake looks really delicious and seeing it makes my mouth so watering. YUM!
What an amazing, classic, cheesecake recipe! That blueberry sauce is what dreams are made of! YUM!
I love that you offered the option to use fresh or frozen blueberries… I despise the canned stuff. This tangy blueberry cheesecake, paired with the sweet topping was a great match! Thanks for sharing!
Oh I love a good blueberry cheesecake recipe! I will definitely need to try this out! Might make it with mixed berries! 🙂
I love you only have four ingredients for the cheesecake, simplicity is good. I know have blueberry bushes so all of the blueberry recipes will come in handy so I can use the fresh berries. The cheesecake is amazing.
I am drooling over this blueberry cheesecake! It looks spectacular! Definitely going to try it out at the weekend. Your instructions make it seem pretty easy!
Cheesecake is one of our favorite desserts in this household and we had a pumpkin cheesecake for thanksgiving. Next time I make cheesecake I’ll be trying out this blueberry cheesecake. Thanks for sharing!
That is my kind of cheesecake and your blueberry topping makes it even more delicious!
Drooling over this delicious blueberry cheesecake. Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
I like how deep filled this cheesecake is with all those blueberries. I can imagine the creamy base works well with the sharpness of the fruit. Pretty as a picture too!
This has been my go-to cheesecake to make for the last few years. It’s so easy to make and is delicious. Everyone at work requests this whenever there’s a birthday. I just change out the topping based on the taste of the recipient. I even have one in the oven right now. Thank you for the recipe!
Author
I am so delighted to know this. It is indeed such an easy and versatile cheesecake. Thanks for letting us know!
Thank you for this awesome recipe! It’s delicious!!
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Made this one as per my sons request for a plain vanilla cheesecake with blueberries on top and boy did it not disappoint! I even used lactose free cream cheese to help some more sensitive tummies we have and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Author
So glad this recipe worked for you! It’s truly yummy indeed. Thanks for letting us know.
This is my son’s favorite, so much so that I’m making several for his upcoming wedding. Could it be made ahead and frozen?
Author
Yes. Just add the blueberry sauce before serving but the cheesecake itself can be made ahead. Glad you all enjoyed this. If you can kindly add a rating to this review – would appreciate it much. Thank you and a happy wedding day to your son!
Thank you for your response.❤️
Author
You’re welcome and hope you all enjoy the cheesecake.