Blueberry Cheesecake

Swirling blueberry puree into cheesecake batter isn't only beautiful, it's extremely delicious. The cheesecake stays extra-creamy and has the perfect tartness to it that will have you saying, "just one more bite," another thousand times. 

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE BLUEBERRY PUREE

2 c. 

blueberries

2 tbsp. 

granulated sugar

2 tsp. 

lemon juice

FOR THE CRUST

9 

graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 1/4 c.)

6 tbsp. 

melted butter

1/4 c. 

granulated sugar

FOR THE CHEESECAKE

4 

(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 c. 

granulated sugar

2 

large eggs

1 tsp. 

pure vanilla extract

1/4 c. 

sour cream

2 tbsp. 

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. 

kosher salt

1 c. 

blueberry puree

FOR TOPPING

Whipped cream

Blueberries

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a small food processor, blend blueberries until no large chunks remain.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add blueberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. 
• Make crust: In a large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, until mixture resembles wet sand. Press into bottom and up sides of an 8" or 9" springform pan. 
• Make cheesecake: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat cream cheese and sugar until no lumps remain. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Add flour and salt and beat until just combined. Fold in blueberry puree. 
• Pour mixture over crust. Wrap bottom of pan in aluminum foil and place in a large roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the baking pan. 
• Bake until center of cheesecake only slightly jiggles, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off heat, prop open oven door, and let cheesecake cool in oven, 1 hour. 
• Remove foil and refrigerate cheesecake until completely chilled, at least 5 hours and up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, top cheesecake with whipped cream and blueberries.

SOURCE ARTICLE>https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27260642/blueberry-cheesecake-recipe/