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contest-winning blueberry swirl cheesecake

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For contest-winning blueberry swirl cheesecake

  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp
    cold water
  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 c
    graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 3 pkg
    (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 4
    eggs, lightly beaten

How To Make contest-winning blueberry swirl cheesecake

  • 1
    In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries are softened. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • 2
    For crust, in a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. Drizzle with blueberry mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
  • 3
    Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.
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