Description
Sweet meets tangy in this blueberry lime swirl cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries creamy richness with zesty brightness. Smooth cream cheese blends with fresh blueberry and lime notes, creating a perfect balance you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
Fruit and Flavoring:
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lime juice
Crust and Binding:
- 2 cups (200 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (160C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan to ensure easy removal.
- Create the crust by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, then incorporate sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, lime zest, and lime juice, mixing until the batter becomes uniform and creamy.
- Delicately fold fresh blueberries into the cheesecake mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Craft the blueberry swirl by simmering blueberries, sugar, and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat, allowing the berries to rupture and create a vibrant, syrupy consistency.
- Drizzle and gently swirl the blueberry syrup across the surface of the cheesecake batter, creating an artistic marbled pattern.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center remains slightly wobbly but set, then allow the cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Prior to serving, garnish with billowy whipped cream, scattered fresh blueberries, and delicate lime slices for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Softly fold blueberries into cheesecake batter to prevent bruising and maintain their beautiful color and shape.
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture that blends perfectly.
- Create a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger pan filled with hot water to prevent cracking and promote even baking.
- Customize the dessert by using alternative crusts like gluten-free graham crackers or crushed nuts for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg