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Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Recipe – Creamy, Crunchy, and Easy to Make at Home


  • Author: Valentina Lewis
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

🫐 Indulge in a creamy and crunchy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, combining the classic taste of cheesecake with a delightful blueberry twist.
🍰 This easy-to-make cheesecake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth with its rich, toasty flavor and buttery crumble topping.


Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups crushed digestive or graham crackers
1/2 cup (115g) melted unsalted butter
24 ounces (about 680g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces (227g) sour cream, room temperature
1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (about 225g) fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100g) dark or light brown sugar
3 tablespoons (43g) melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325ºF (160ºC).
4. In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, cornstarch, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
5. Beat in eggs two at a time on low speed until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
6. In another bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and lemon juice.
7. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust. Evenly spread blueberry mixture on top.
8. For the crumble, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon (if using) until coarse crumbs form.
9. Sprinkle crumble over the blueberries.
10. Place springform pan in a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the larger dish until halfway up the sides of the springform pan (water bath).
11. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until center slightly jiggles.
12. Turn off the oven and crack the door open to let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
13. Remove from water bath, then let cool to room temperature for another hour.
14. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
15. Optional: For glaze, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over the cheesecake before serving.

Notes

🥄 Use a kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurements to ensure a perfect result.
🕒 Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.
🌿 Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and to prevent excess liquid.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 6 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 37g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: Blueberry Cheesecake, Crumble Topping, Easy Dessert, Creamy Cheesecake