{"id":219050,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/contest-winning-blueberry-swirl-cheesecake\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T19:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T00:18:52","slug":"contest-winning-blueberry-swirl-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/contest-winning-blueberry-swirl-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueberry Cheesecake"},"content":{"rendered":"
This blueberry cheesecake is a must-bake in the spring and summer months. Made with a graham cracker crust<\/a> and filled with a luscious cream cheese filling, our otherwise traditional cheesecake recipe has fresh blueberry sauce swirled throughout the filling.<\/p>\n I especially love to serve blueberry cheesecake for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. Topped with real whipped cream<\/a> and a combination of fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries\u2014it’s a perfectly patriotic dessert.<\/p>\n Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for five minutes or until the berries are softened. In a small glass measuring cup, combine the cornstarch and water and whisk together until smooth.<\/p>\n Stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberry mixture, then bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened, then remove from the heat. Cool the blueberry mixture to room temperature, then transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Set aside.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crumbs into an even layer on the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Place the pan on a baking sheet, then bake at 350\u00b0F for 10 minutes. Remove promptly and cool on a wire rack.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> To evenly press crumb crust into a pan, use the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the sour cream, flour and vanilla and continue to beat until well incorporated. Add the eggs, beating at a low speed until just combined.<\/p>\n Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust. Then, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the blueberry jam mixture over the top. Next, cut through the batter with a knife to swirl the sauce through the cheesecake<\/a>.<\/p>\n Return the springform pan to the baking sheet and transfer it to the oven. Bake the blueberry cheesecake until the center is almost set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Cool for 1 hour longer, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight.<\/p>\n To serve, remove the outer ring from the springform pan and cut the cheesecake into slices. Serve with the remaining blueberry sauce.<\/p>\n Due to the dairy content in this recipe, blueberry cheesecake should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve.<\/p>\n Most cheesecake recipes, including this blueberry cheesecake recipe, will keep in the fridge for up to a week when stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in storage wrap.<\/p>\n Yes, this blueberry cheesecake recipe may be kept frozen for up to three months without a loss in taste, texture or quality. For best results, freeze the cheesecake wrapped tightly in a layer of storage wrap and a layer of heavy-duty foil.<\/p>\n When ready to eat, defrost completely in the fridge before serving.<\/p>\n The flour in this recipe provides some insurance, but there are some other tricks to safeguard your cheesecake. First, when adding the eggs, beat just<\/em> until they are blended into the filling. Beating the eggs too long can incorporate too much air into the batter and cause the cheesecake to rise and then fall too much while baking. Second, resist the urge to open the oven door while baking. Cheesecakes benefit from consistent heat and humidity, and opening the oven door disrupts this. Finally, cool your cheesecake slowly. Immediately transferring it to the fridge can cause a cracked cheesecake<\/a>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n No. While many cheesecake recipes recommend a water bath<\/a>, it’s not always necessary, depending on the composition of your cheesecake filling. That said, a water bath is an easy way to help prevent a cheesecake from cracking, keep it moist and promote a more even bake.<\/p>\n You can make the blueberry sauce with frozen berries instead of fresh blueberries. Just note that you may need to either cook the sauce longer in order for it to thicken properly or add additional cornstarch since frozen blueberries tend to contain more water than fresh blueberries.<\/p>\n If adding whole blueberries to the cheesecake, do not<\/em> add frozen berries. They release too much water during the baking process and negatively impact the blueberry cheesecake’s texture and consistency.<\/p>\n It can be tricky to know when a cheesecake is done. The best way to judge a cheesecake for doneness is to perform the wobble test<\/a>. Near the end of baking, take a wooden spoon and gently tap the side of your cheesecake pan. If the surface of the cheesecake ripples and appears shiny, it’s not done. When the entire surface wobbles as one solid sheet and appears slightly dull, that’s a good indicator that the cheesecake is ready to be removed from the oven.<\/p>\n If you’re OK with poking holes in your cheesecake, use an instant-read thermometer<\/a> to check the internal temperature. When it registers 150\u00b0, your blueberry cheesecake is done baking.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The swirls in this blueberry cheesecake are made with a couple tablespoons of simple blueberry sauce. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6666665,"reviewCount":27,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake.","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/YE1866mR\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M2S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/YE1866mR-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kelly450"},"reviewBody":"Do you think I could add white chocolate to this recipe? If so how much?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Zoe676"},"reviewBody":"I accidentally added all the blueberry mixture. Still good, just very blueberry lol","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Susan163"},"reviewBody":"Is it normal for the crust to not seem to pack right ? It didn't seem very wet and clumpy to make the crust and it was really thin as well. As for the cheesecake part, mine cracked and not just around the outer edges but straight through the center. The middle hadn't set it was still running in the center, which I had originally cooked it for 55 minutes and only noticed it was still running in the center after it was sitting out for 15 minutes, had to put it back in. What did i do wrong ?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"David452"},"reviewBody":" I buy a can of blueberry pie filling, put in in the blender, and use that in place of the blueberry mixture. Other than that, I follow the recipe as is and it's always a hit.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Danielle"},"reviewBody":"I run an online bakery and I use this recipe for every single cheesecake order I get!! It is absolutely perfect, whether you bake it as a plain cheesecake, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, lemon or even mango!!!! The possibilities of it are truly endless I've even made a chocolate version using this recipe!!! It comes out perfect everytime but the only thing I suggest is always bake your cheesecakes in a \"bath\" that's how you achieve that perfect bake without a burn especially because this recipe has alot of sour cream and that keeps the cheesecake extremely moist and jiggle (the way you want it) but that also means when the 40-45 mins are up... It still looks jiggly but that's okay!! It doesn't mean it isn't cooked I tend to leave the cheesecake in the oven for an hour after it's been turned off (still in the bath) and let it cool down (the cheesecake continues to bake even after the ovens been turned off and if you use a bath it doesn't crack either!!) so definitely try this recipe you will love it ????","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HElizabeth "},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe using wild Montana huckleberries and it turned out beautifully. I have a large spring form pan and the batter filled it to make a beautiful deep cheesecake. The center of the cake should jiggle a bit when done because it continues to cook out of the oven. I used a water bath to encourage even baking and set the oven to 325 degrees as recommended by most cheesecake recipes. Velvety and beautiful. I wish I could include a pic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"darlyn29"},"reviewBody":"Cheesecakes sounded so tricky to me that I've been iffy about trying it but this is AMAZING. Very easy to make and comes out great every time. It's a huge hit around here! I would highly recommend this recipe for new-to-cheesecake bakers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rob"},"reviewBody":"I have many recipes that I use for cheesecake. This is my number one. This is easily a 5 star recipe. Those of you rating it lower because you baked it too long need to simply follow the instructions. It will be giggly in the center. Don\u2019t bake longer than 50-55 minutes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lissaj81"},"reviewBody":"This is such a great recipe! I have made it a few times and everyone always loves it. Last time I had some trouble with it cracking and the ends were a little dry. Then I remembered I put it in a pan of water ( it had been a few years since I last made it). This time I made it but skipped the blueberry topping and left it plain, I made sure all ingredients were at room temperature first. Then I filled a large pan with water and put a large quiche pan (ceramic) and put that in the water ( instead of foil) then placed the springform pan with the cheesecake inside of the quiche dish. I baked it for 55 min ( without opening the doors) and then turned off the oven and propped it open about an inch with a wooden spoon. I let it cool in the oven for an hour. I removed it out of the oven and then ran the knive ( dull side of butter knife) along the outside of the edges. And let cool completely for a few hours and then covered with plastic wrap ( with rim still on so it doesn't touch the top). It was the best one I have made-no cracks, no sunken middle and no dry edges. The perfect cheesecake. I love the blueberry but this one has caramel sauce ready to be drizzled over the top! Yumm","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aicenhour"},"reviewBody":"I really like this recipe. The sour cream adds a richer texture and taste to this cheese cake. I added 2 Tbsp extra butter to the crust. I also cut out parchment paper to fit the springform pan, with some \u201ctabs\u201d for pulling the cheesecake of the bottom of the pan. When serving, I just cut off the tabs. The blueberries add a fruity taste to the cheesecake! We are always looking for more blueberry recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"monalord"},"reviewBody":"I made several cheesecakes for my daughter's wedding. This was one of the recipes that I used, and it turned out fantastic! It was creamy, the blueberry taste was just right and it froze beautifully. I also used this recipe for a strawberry swirl. I will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MadelynDotson"},"reviewBody":"Came out amazing! I cooked it around 50 mins and put the entire blueberry topping on before baking, which was a good move :) I also used a regular glass pie pan, so if you dont have a springform pan you should be ok!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest8539"},"reviewBody":"I haven\u2019t made a cheesecake in a long time so I was pretty worried how it would turn out. It ended up fantastic! Followed the recipe exactly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kris Countryman","givenName":"Kris","familyName":"Countryman"},"reviewBody":"I've made this with raspberries and it was very nice. I think next time I use raspberries I'll strain out the seeds. I don't mind them but others do.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DanielleGustaw"},"reviewBody":"The timing was WAY off for me. After the suggested 40-45 mins the center was completely wet and jiggly. I cooked it an EXTRA 45 mins (checked it every 10 mins) and wrapped the edges in foil because they were getting too dark. By the time the center was set the rest of the cake was way too dark and it looked horrible.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meggan"},"reviewBody":"I've made this more then once and I never seem to have enough","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kristasamson"},"reviewBody":"I have made this twice and have gotten rave reviews both times. Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HeidiCampbell"},"reviewBody":"I thought this recipe was great! Not sure what pan sizes you are using, but it fit mine just fine. As for cracking cook it in water then, if it bothers you....... excellent taste and very easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TelmaAnijar Andersen","givenName":"TelmaAnijar","familyName":"Andersen"},"reviewBody":"Made 2 cheesecakes following this recipe. The outer cheesecake cooked faster than the middle. It took around 1 hour to bake at 350 F. I wonder if this recipe should been baked in bano maria. Cheesecakes cracked every where. Not impressed.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LisaTeter"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lmdcarter"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a party and everyone loved it!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake.","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/YE1866mR-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"2m13s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/l8a7uog0f4ra6bd604begb5ua1gdn64v.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"YE1866mR","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/YE1866mR-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/YE1866mR\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2022-02-09T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"23020","romance_copy_dek":"The swirls in this blueberry cheesecake are made with a couple tablespoons of simple blueberry sauce. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the blueberry sauce<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Make the crust<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Make the cream cheese filling<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Swirl in the blueberry sauce<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Bake the cheesecake<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Blueberry Cheesecake<\/h2>\n
How long does blueberry cheesecake last?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze blueberry cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
Blueberry Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do you prevent blueberry cheesecake from cracking?<\/h3>\n
Do you need a water bath to make blueberry cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
Can you use frozen blueberries for blueberry cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
How do you know when a cheesecake is done baking?<\/h3>\n