Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until well combined and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar followed by eggs one at a time until just blended. Add sour cream, lemon zest, and juice; blend until smooth.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 30–35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour to cool gradually.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Don’t overmix to prevent cracks during baking. For added flavor, experiment with other berries like raspberries or strawberries.
