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Blueberry Basque Cheesecake


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  • Author: Carol

Description

The Blueberry Basque Cheesecake is a delightful twist on the classic Basque dessert. It features a flaky puff pastry crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and bursts of juicy blueberries. Its golden, caramelized top and rustic cracks make it both elegant and approachable—a perfect treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
    • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • For the cheesecake batter:
    • 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese (softened)
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • For the topping:
    • 2 cups fresh blueberries
    • 12 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Roll Out the Puff Pastry

  • Roll the puff pastry on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
  • Press it into the springform pan, ensuring it covers the bottom and partially up the sides.
  • Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the batter.

3. Make the Cheesecake Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
  • Reduce speed to medium-low, then mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Sift in the flour and mix until just combined.

4. Assemble the Cheesecake

  • Pour the batter into the puff pastry-lined pan.
  • Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the batter, allowing some to sink.
  • Gently fold the edges of the puff pastry over the batter.
  • Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar.

5. Bake the Cheesecake

  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown and the center is still jiggly.
  • Let the cheesecake cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

6. Serve

  • Serve at room temperature or chilled. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Category: Desserts