CONTEST-WINNING BLUEBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE

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This is my favorite blueberry cheesecake recipe, which I often make for family get-togethers. -Cathy Medley, Clyde, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries are softened. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , For crust, in a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons blueberry mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with remaining blueberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Przemek Kumurkiewicz
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cheesecake turned out great! The blueberry swirl was a nice touch.


Killer Boss
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This cheesecake was delicious! The blueberry swirl added a great flavor and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Cara Bird
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Not bad


Liti Beqiri
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This cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great! The blueberry swirl was a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


TEAM SWAG YT
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. The blueberry swirl was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Purple X
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Love it


Veeru Kumar
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Mehmood G
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and delicious, and the blueberry swirl was the perfect finishing touch.


Arslan Abro
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Excellent!


Sara Ehlen
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the blueberry swirl was a nice touch.


Atuhaire Rinah
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I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The blueberry swirl is a great way to add a little something extra to a classic cheesecake.


EkE Prosper
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The blueberry swirl was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Habib Uallah
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Meh


kasule abubaker
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I'm not a huge cheesecake fan, but this one was amazing! The blueberry swirl was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Grace Aikins
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Awesome! 5 stars!


abdulabdul abdul
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The blueberry swirl added a beautiful pop of color and a delicious burst of flavor. The crust was perfect - crisp and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.