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Baked Berry Cheesecake

This fresh blueberry cheesecake features creamy filling on a buttery crust, topped with fresh berriesfruit topping. A perfect summer dessert for any occasion.  
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

The Biscuit Crust:

  • 1 package Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers, crushed fine
  • 7 Tbsp Unsalted Butter melted

The Citrus-Cream Batter:

  • 3 packages 24 oz total Cream Cheese, completely room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp All-purpose Flour provides structural stability to prevent cracks
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Lemon zested (the bright citrus cuts through the heavy dairy fats)

Topping:

  • 1 cup High-quality Blueberry Jam
  • 1 1/2 cups Plump Fresh Blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Combine the biscuit crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a well-greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes to set the crust, then remove and let cool slightly.
  • Raise your oven temperature to 400°F.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Pro Tip: Keep your mixer on a lower speed setting. High speeds whip excess air into the batter, which causes the cheesecake to puff up like a soufflé in the oven and then collapse and crack as it cools.
  • Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the heavy cream, flour, vanilla, and fresh lemon zest. Pour this silky batter over your pre-baked crust.
  • Bake at 400°F for exactly 15 minutes. This initial burst of heat sets the delicate structure of the cake's edges.
  • Without opening the oven door, drop the temperature down to 200°F and bake for 1 hour. This low, gentle heat ensures the center cooks evenly without drying out.
  • Turn the oven off completely and crack the door open a few inches. Leave the cheesecake inside for one final hour. This gradual cooling process prevents thermal shock, which is the main cause of surface cracks.
  • Spread a smooth layer of blueberry jam over the top of the cooled cake to create a vibrant, sweet barrier. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for several hours. Right before serving, pile the fresh, whole blueberries on top of the jam layer for a beautiful textural contrast.
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