Description
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake with Glossy Glaze is a rich, creamy cheesecake layered with tangy blueberry swirls and finished with a shiny glaze for a bakery-quality look and taste. Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the blueberry swirl:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
For the glossy glaze:
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves or jelly
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil if using a water bath.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the blueberry swirl: In a saucepan, cook blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water until berries burst. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened. Cool, then blend until smooth.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, just until combined.
- Assemble: Pour half the filling over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry sauce and swirl with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining filling and sauce on top.
- Bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes until center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool for 1 hour.
- Chill cheesecake in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the glaze: Warm preserves with water until smooth. Strain if needed. Cool slightly and spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set glaze before serving.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries work well; thaw and drain excess liquid before use.
- For a chocolate twist, use an Oreo crust instead of graham crackers.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Do not overmix eggs to avoid cracks.
- Serve with fresh blueberries on top for extra color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg