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
- 1–2 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