Gothic Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
This Gothic Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe brings mystery and elegance to your dessert table.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor
- Medium saucepan
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chocolate graham crackers crushed
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix crushed crackers, butter, and sugar.
- Press mixture into springform pan bottom.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour filling over prepared crust evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
- Cook blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch together.
- Stir until mixture thickens into dark sauce.
- Add lemon juice and cool completely.
- Spread blueberry topping over cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
- Don't overmix to prevent cracks in cheesecake
- Cool gradually to avoid temperature shock cracking
- Fresh blueberries work better than frozen ones
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor