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 created this blueberry shortbread cheesecake recipe. It takes a lot of time, but it is definitely worth it. Don't think about the calories!

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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

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, combine blueberries, remaining 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Cool topping.

  7. 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.

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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.

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