Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes competing in the first Olympic games.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then remove the sides of the pan.
9. Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, dust the top of the cheesecake with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.