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Ultra Creamy Cheesecake with Blueberry Glaze & Whipped Cream

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📝 Description

This ultra-creamy cheesecake has a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a buttery biscuit crust, finished with a glossy blueberry glaze and soft whipped cream topping. Perfect for celebrations, weekends, or when you want a dessert that looks and tastes like a professional bakery cake.

🛒 Ingredients

🔹 Biscuit Crust

  • 250 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
  • 120 g melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • (Optional) ¼ cup shredded coconut (for the side coating)

🔹 Cheesecake Filling

  • 600 g cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

🔹 Blueberry Glaze

  • 1½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

🔹 Topping

  • Whipped cream (homemade or stabilized)
  • Fresh blueberries

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust

  1. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix with melted butter and sugar.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a lined springform pan.
  4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
  5. Let cool completely.

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sugar and mix gently (do not overbeat).
  3. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in heavy cream, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
  5. Pour filling over cooled crust.

3️⃣ Bake

  1. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 55–65 minutes.
  2. Center should be slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off oven, leave door slightly open for 1 hour.
  4. Chill in fridge at least 6 hours (overnight is best).

4️⃣ Blueberry Glaze

  1. Cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice on medium heat.
  2. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick and glossy.
  3. Let cool completely before pouring on cheesecake.

5️⃣ Assemble

  1. Spread blueberry glaze evenly on top.
  2. Pipe whipped cream along the edges.
  3. Garnish with fresh blueberries.
  4. Optional: coat sides with shredded coconut.

⭐ Pro Tips

  • Always use room-temperature ingredients
  • Mix slowly to avoid cracks
  • Chill overnight for perfect slicing
  • Clean knife with hot water for smooth cuts

🍽️ Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Freezes well without toppings (up to 1 month)

📸 Food Photography Tip

Shoot from a 45° angle, focus on the creamy interior, and use natural window light to highlight the texture—your image already nailed this 🔥📸

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