Recipes Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Blueberry Shortbread Cheesecake 4.4 (25) 22 Reviews 7 Photos I personally prefer cheesecake with a different crust than a graham cracker crust. Through trial and error, I created this blueberry shortbread cheesecake recipe. It takes a lot of time, but it is definitely worth it. Don't think about the calories! Submitted by QueenofSuburbs Updated on February 20, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 9 hrs 35 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsalted butter ½ cup packed light brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups white sugar, divided 3 eggs 1 pint sour cream 1 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 quart blueberries 3 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until begins to form small lumps. Press mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Beat cream cheese and 1 cup white sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Gradually beat in sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla; pour mixture over crust. Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, combine blueberries, remaining 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Cool topping. Pour cooled blueberry topping over cheesecake; chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight. Cook’s Note You may use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. I Made It Print 49 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 613 Calories 34g Fat 71g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.