Description
A bold, floral twist on a classic cheesecake with bright lemon and bursts of fresh blueberries, featuring a creamy filling and a crisp graham base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds (culinary grade)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (keep chilled until use)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Scrape the bowl sides frequently.
- Add vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lavender. Stir until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid air bubbles.
- Pour half of the cream cheese batter into the crust and scatter half the blueberries. Pour remaining batter on top and scatter remaining blueberries.
- Place the pan in a roasting pan and add hot water until halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool for 1 hour.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- For the glaze, whisk cornstarch, water, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan; cook until thickened.
- Spread the cooled glaze on top before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for a lump-free filling. Adjust lavender amount based on strength.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg