Ingredients and Weight:
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup (67g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (56g), melted
- Blueberries: 6 cups (900g)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons (27g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Cream cheese: 3 (8oz) packages (750g), softened
- Eggs: 3 large
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240g)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
70 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9x13 inch (23x33cm) baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine blueberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs one at a time, then add sour cream. Slowly blend in flour.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with the blueberry mixture.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the blueberries.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the blueberries are bubbly.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
One serving (1/8 of the cake) contains approximately:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and tangy cheesecake layer
- Sweet and juicy blueberry filling
- Crisp graham cracker crust
- Perfect for special occasions or as a dessert for any day of the week
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The blueberry filling is so flavorful and the cheesecake layer is rich and creamy."
- "The perfect combination of tartness from the blueberries and sweetness from the cheesecake."
- "A crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries for best flavor. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before using.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can lightly grease the baking dish with butter or oil.
- To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, make sure to let it cool completely before serving.
- For a special touch, top with whipped cream or fresh blueberries before serving.
