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Roasted Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

Roasted Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

4.8 from 19 reviews
  • Author: ChefEmma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake.
  3. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time. Fold in roasted blueberries. Pour over crust.
  4. 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.