Description
Why Make This Recipe
Make the Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake since it’s not difficult to make, but also a show-stopper for any gathering. The combination of lemons and blueberries gives an energizing flavor to the traditional cheesecake, making it the perfect dessert for celebrations like birthdays, holidays or simply a dessert at home. I like whipping this recipe for summer barbecues. Everyone goes back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of graham cracker Crusts
- 1/2 cup butter that is melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup of cold water
- 1 Cup heavy whipping cream whipped
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy whipping crème whipped
- 1 Cup lemon curd
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup of cold water
- 1 cup of heavy whipping crème whipped
- Blueberries from the fresh (for topping)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
- Whip cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Make your Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the grated graham crackers with the butter that has been melted and sugar until they are well-combined. Put this mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. keep it refrigerated while you make additional layers.
- Blueberry Mousse Layer: In a pan mix blueberries with 1/2 cup sugar as well as lemon juice. Cook on medium heat till the juice of blueberries is released, and the mixture becomes thicker. A small dish dissolve gelatin in a glass of cold water and allow it to stand for five minutes. Add the gelatin to the mixture of blueberries until completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to get to room temperature and then fold into the whipped cream slowly. Spread the blueberry mousse on the prepared crust and chill until it is set.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, mix the creamy cheese that has been softened, the powdered sugar along with vanilla extract till it is smooth. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped cream, making sure it is it is fully in the mix. Spread the mixture on top of the blueberry mousse and keep it in the refrigerator until set.
- lemon mousse layer: A small dish mix the gelatin in another container into cold water and allow it to sit for five minutes. In another bowl, mix the lemon curd and gelatin that has been dissolved. Mix in 1 cup of whipped cream slowly. Spread the lemon mousse over that layer of cream cheese, and chill until set.
- The topping: Once all layers are in place, top them by fresh blueberries and lemons and the whipped cream.
Notes
Tips to Make Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- Make sure that the cream cheese is softened until at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- To create a more smooth texture, whip the cream with care, taking care not to beat too hard.
- You can prepare the cheesecake in advance. It gets even better overnight!