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Blueberry Cheesecake slice
Creamy and light homemade blueberry cheesecake

Classic Blueberry Cheesecake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to a perfect cheesecake is temperature control. Egg proteins require slow, gentle heat to coagulate into a creamy, custard-like texture rather than scrambled eggs. The acidity and tannins of the blueberries provide a perfect contrast to the rich, sweet cheese filling.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Springform Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk (Hand held, not electric!)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Crush the cookies, mix with melted butter, press into the pan bottom, and bake for 10 minutes.

Tip: The low temperature ensures the custard bakes evenly without burning the edges.
2 ✓

Mix cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth (by hand or low speed).

Tip: Do not whip air into it! Air bubbles expand and collapse during baking, causing cracks.
3 ✓

Stir in sour cream, then add eggs one by one, mixing just until combined.

Tip: Overmixing ruins the texture.
4 ✓

Pour filling over the crust. Sprinkle blueberries on top (press them in slightly).

Tip: If using frozen berries, toss them in flour first to prevent bleeding.
5 ✓

Bake for 50-60 minutes. It's done when edges are set but the center still jiggles like Jell-O.

Tip: Carryover heat will finish setting the center.
6 ✓

Turn off oven, crack the door open, and leave cake inside for 1 hour.

Tip: Slow cooling prevents contraction cracks.
7 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Tip: Chilling creates clean slices.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it crack?
It cooled too fast (thermal shock) or was overbaked. Cool it slowly in the oven.
Why pre-bake the crust?
To ensure it stays crisp and doesn't get soggy from the wet filling.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Butter Cookies or Graham Crackers
  • 1 stick Butter (melted)
  • 1.1 lbs Cream Cheese (Full Fat)
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 5 oz Fresh Blueberries
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar