Holiday Blueberry Cheesecake

• Holiday Blueberry Cheesecake, a delicious addition to the festive table
• It can also be a culinary gift that will impress your guests.
• Excellent option as a main dessert at parties

Blueberry cheesecake is an exquisite and festive option to delight your loved ones during the Christmas holidays.

This recipe combines the smoothness and creaminess of cheesecake with the tartness and vibrant color of blueberries, creating a dessert that is not only delicious but also visually appealing.

The crunchy biscuit or shortcrust base provides the perfect balance to the silky texture of the cheese filling, which is enhanced by a touch of vanilla and the freshness of lemon.

Holiday Blueberry Cheesecake

The mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and eggs creates a smooth, indulgent consistency that is wonderfully complemented by the burst of flavor from the blueberries.

The layer of blueberries on top of the pie not only adds a lovely visual contrast, but also provides a sweetness and tartness that cuts through the richness of the cheese.

When baking the pie, the blueberries mix with the filling, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

This recipe elevates the classic cheesecake flavor to new heights, making it an unforgettable delight for the holiday season.

Ingredients for blueberry cheesecake

For the base: 200 g of digestive biscuits, 100 g of melted butter.

For the filling: 500 g of cream cheese, 150 g of sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 200 ml of sour cream.

For the blueberry topping: 200 g of fresh blueberries, 50 g of sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Decoration (optional): Fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar.

Base Preparation

Crush the cookies in a food processor until you have fine crumbs.

Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter.

Press the mixture into the base of a springform cake pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Filling Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and continue beating.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add vanilla extract and sour cream. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

Assembly and Baking

Pour the cheese mixture over the base of cookies in the mold.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.

Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Blueberry Coverage

In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water and cornstarch.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries soften.

Let cool and then pour over the chilled cake.

Blueberry cheesecake decoration

Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint or rosemary leaves and sprinkle with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Carefully unmold the cake.

Serve generous portions and enjoy this delicious blueberry cheesecake at your christmas holidays.

This blueberry cheesecake will not only delight your guests’ taste buds, but will also add an elegant touch to your holiday table.

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