Description
Indulge in the Midnight Cheesecake Recipe: Easy Blueberry Lavender Swirl Dessert, a luxurious treat that brings a delightful mix of flavors to your table. This creamy cheesecake is adorned with a beautiful blueberry lavender swirl, making it not just delicious but visually stunning as well. Perfect for late-night cravings or special gatherings, this dessert is simple to prepare yet offers an impressive presentation that will wow your friends and family. With its unique twist on traditional cheesecake flavors, this recipe invites you to enjoy a slice of elegance any time you desire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for compote)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, lavender, cornstarch, and water. Simmer until thickened; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and swirl in blueberry compote.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least six hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg