Description
Creamy white chocolate blueberry cheesecake combines luxurious Italian cream cheese with sweet summer berries in a dreamy dessert. Rich graham cracker crust and silky filling invite you to indulge in pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (1 cup for filling, 1 cup for topping)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325F (160C) for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating melted white chocolate and sugar. Introduce eggs individually, mixing minimally to maintain texture. Gently fold in vanilla extract, sour cream, and fresh blueberries until uniformly distributed.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes, ensuring edges are set while the center remains slightly trembling. Switch off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to stabilize.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to achieve optimal consistency and flavor melding.
- Create a vibrant blueberry sauce by simmering blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until berries burst, approximately 5 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch, stirring until the sauce reaches a glossy, rich consistency.
- Carefully release the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan. Drizzle with the prepared blueberry sauce, garnishing with additional fresh blueberries for a stunning presentation. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling by pressing the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring a compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Control Cracking by baking the cheesecake in a water bath or keeping the oven door slightly open during the cooling process to minimize temperature shock.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by using high-quality white chocolate and allowing the cheesecake to rest overnight, which helps ingredients meld and intensify the taste.
- Modify for Dietary Needs by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and using dairy-free cream cheese for a lactose-intolerant friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg