Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce Recipe

Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. In other words, this is the ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!

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Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. The ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!

Ingredients Needed for Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce

  • graham crackers
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • eggs
  • sugar
  • sour cream
  • lemons
  • blueberries (likewise, you could also use other berries!)
Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. The ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!
Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. The ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • It’s important to leave the cheesecake in the oven after baking. Otherwise it will cool too quickly and crack.
  • I love blueberries with lemon! However, don’t feel limited to just using blueberries. You could use raspberries and blackberries too!
  • Using room temperature ingredients will also help prevent cracking. Additionally, it will significantly contribute to the creaminess of the cake.
Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. The ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!

Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce

Yield: 8-16 slices
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes

Smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake topped with a lemon blueberry sauce. The ultimate spring and summertime cheesecake!

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups finely ground graham crackers (about 30 squares)
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted

Filling:

  • 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pint sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Warm Lemon Blueberries:

  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325ºF

For the Crust:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup, press the crumbs down into the base and up the sides. Freeze for 5 minutes.

For the Filling:

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and free of any lumps. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. The batter should be well-mixed but not over-beaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cool in the oven for 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours.

Lemon Blueberry Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan add all the ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so until the fruit begins to break down slightly.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before spooning over the cheesecake.

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Ina’s Lemon Cake

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