Blueberry Shortbread Cheesecake

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I personally prefer cheesecake with a different crust than a graham cracker crust. Through trial and error, I have come up with this shortbread cheesecake recipe using blueberries. It takes a lot of time but is definitely worth it. Don't think about the calories!

Submitted by QueenofSuburbs
Updated on October 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 pint sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • zest from 1 lemon

  • 1 quart blueberries

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine butter, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture begins to form small lumps; press into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy. Stir in eggs one at a time, until smooth. Gradually stir in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.

  4. Bake until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, make the topping by combining blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Allow mixture to cool.

  5. Pour the cooled blueberry mixture over top of the cream cheese layer. Chill assembled cheesecake in refrigerator overnight.

Cook’s Note

You may use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

613 Calories
34g Fat
71g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 613
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 201mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.