Elegant Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

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Elegant Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers (crushed)
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 cups cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp cornflour (optional – helps prevent cracks)

For the Blueberry Topping:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (mix to make slurry)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  1. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs using a blender or rolling pin.
  2. Mix crumbs with melted butter (and sugar if using).
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish or springform pan.
  4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove and let it cool.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sugar and mix well.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently (do not overbeat).
  4. Add heavy cream, vanilla essence, and cornflour.
  5. Mix until smooth and lump-free.

💡 Tip: Overmixing adds air and causes cracks.

Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake

  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  2. Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  3. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 45–55 minutes.
    • Center should be slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour (door slightly open).
  6. Cool completely at room temperature.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Prepare the Blueberry Topping

  1. In a saucepan, add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook on medium heat until berries release juice.
  3. Add cornflour slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
  4. Let it cool completely.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Spread cooled blueberry topping evenly over chilled cheesecake.
  2. Chill for another 30–60 minutes before slicing.
  3. Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.

✨ Pro Tips for Perfect Cheesecake

✔ Use room temperature ingredients

✔ Don’t overmix

✔ Bake at low temperature

✔ Chill properly for best texture

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