Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Roasted Blueberry Cheesecake. A luscious dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and the burst of flavor from roasted blueberries, this recipe is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Blueberries: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss blueberries with maple syrup and lemon zest, roast for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time. Fold in roasted blueberries. Pour over crust.
- Bake and Chill: Bake cheesecake until set, then cool in the oven. Chill before serving. Top with remaining blueberries.
Notes
- Roasting the blueberries intensifies their flavor—don’t skip this step.
- For added texture, swirl extra blueberry syrup into the top of the cheesecake before baking.