Cheesecake is a magnificent and marvelous creation. It is, in my opinion, more than just a velvety smooth cheese filling encased in a sweet crust. For my family, cheesecake is the heart of our dessert table. Looking back, I don’t believe there has ever been a family occasion where the cheesecake hasn't made an appearance...
Usually when I make cheesecake I like using ricotta cheese. However, this time, I used sour cream in its place. I used the usual graham cracker crust and then topped it all off with a homemade blueberry sauce.
Sour Cream Cheesecake with Homemade Blueberry Sauce
(Semi-Adapted from Martha Stewart)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 15 minutes
For Graham Cracker Crust you will need:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 sheets graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Sour Cream Filling you will need:
8 ounces low fat cream cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
Orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
For Homemade Blueberry Sauce you will need:
1½ cups frozen blueberries
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
Juice of 1 lemon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust. Press firmly into bottom of pan and up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
For the cheese filling, beat cream cheese in a stand mixer with paddle attachment until fluffy. Reduce speed to love, and add sour cream, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until well combined and pour into chilled crust. (Make sure not to over mix).
Cook the cheesecake for about an hour or until the cake has set but is still wobbly in the center. Let the cheesecake cool on a wire rack. In the meantime, combine all ingredients listed for the homemade blueberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the berries breakdown and the mixture thickens to a sauce-like consistency.
Serve chilled and with a scoop of ice cream if desired!
xx,
Tammy
I will be submitting this recipe to The Taste of Pearl City for Any One Can Cook: Series 26!
This one looks really irresistible!
ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely delicious, its been a very long time since i had cheesecake - now I want some
ReplyDeleteGosh!! That looks truly incredible! I've been craving cheesecake lately...and with blueberries this would be a true delight. They look full and shiny those blueberries..
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!AMAzing this cheesecake!!!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Rita
I am going to faint!!!Send me a giant piece of your divine cheesecake in Greece right now:)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight for sore eyes Tammy! This is so irresistible delicious with the luscious blueberries over top! I like the sound of the sour cream with it too. xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery tempting cheesecake artfully photographed.
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Dear Bella, I will say that this cheesecake was delish!! I enjoyed every bite and the sweetness came from your heart. I love you, Your Mom xoox
ReplyDeleteYUM...the wild blueberries are coming on in the barren next to my house so I'll have to be trying this recipe when they are harvested...
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious...I don't think I could turn down a slice!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThis looks heavenly!!! I am craving it now!
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Yas
www.tickle-your-tastebuds.blogspot.com
I love sour cream cheesecake. This time of year, I might even be tempted to use fresh blueberries. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks positively awesome. I've never made a cheesecake yet, but I will soon. My friend Steve and I are hosting a cheesecake challenge, want to join in?
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
That looks like the perfect summer treat!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious, can't wait to try this! So perfect for summer
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I love cheese cake and this is look so yummy! following you back dear! thank you xx Joice
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! How could a devoted cheesecake lover like me ever resist??? We have an award for you to claim at our blog,XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful summer cake! Love that luscious homemade blueberry sauce!
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This looks soooo delicious! I'll take cheesecake anyway possible--but blueberry topping makes me wanna jump through the computer to get it! LOL! Thanks for stopping by and all YOUR sweet comments! They are really really really appreciated and always make me smile. "See" ya soon =D
ReplyDeletei love cheesecake and that delicious blueberry sauce makes it irresistible. Add ice-cream to it and you have me on my knees.
ReplyDeleteHello Sweet one, so nice to meet you.I love a good recipe so I am now a new follower and will be back often to see what you have come up with.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome all your goals for yourself keep them close to you and always continue on.
I will go check out your Momma's blog as well.I love to meet new peeps.~Cheers Kim
I love the chesscake!! I follow you, too!!!
ReplyDeleteBesos, desde España, Marcela
Hooooooray for cheesecake!!!!!!!!!! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Lovely cheesecake, would love to have a slice. Thank you so much for linking with Any One Can Cook, also following your beautiful blog :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of those blueberries pouring everywhere! They make me want to dive right in, fork first!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Pictures and truly decadent recipe Tammy! This is too pretty to try and re-create. For the moment I will be content to salivate over your pictures. Well done.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry cheese cakes are to die for, especially they are filled with so much blueberries like yours :). Looks simply delicious.
ReplyDeleteTammy! I wish we were neighbors:-)
ReplyDeleteThese look so tasty!! Thank you for following my blog. It's so cool that you're following in your mom's footsteps :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness...just love cheese cake, and that blueberry sauce is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBlueberry sauce and sour cream is an irresistible duo: fantastic cheesecake Tammy!! I'm at the sea now ...I hope a wonderful summer for you!Un bacio!!
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