Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160ºC (325ºF) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the digestive or graham crackers with granulated sugar until finely crushed. Melt butter and mix with the crumbs before pressing into the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Gently toss fresh blueberries with sugar, flour, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix flour and dark brown sugar for the crumble in another bowl, then combine with chilled, melted butter until crumbly.
- Beat full-fat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar and sour cream. Mix in cornstarch, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, then layer sweetened blueberries and finally the crumble mixture on top.
- Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 80-90 minutes.
- Cool in the oven for an hour after baking, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling. A water bath prevents cracking and keeps the cheesecake moist. Chill overnight for optimal flavor development and texture.
