No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Difficulty:
1/5

Servings: 4

Ease of Preparation: Medium

This recipe is part of the One BIG Recipe: Weeknight Dinner

Ingredients:

Cheesecake:

  • ½ cup (120 ml) graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
  • 8 ounces (240 ml) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) icing sugar, sifted
  • 2 vanilla beans, split and seeded

Blueberry Topping:

  • 2 cups (470 ml) blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • Whipped cream, to serve

Method:

For the Cheesecake:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Mix well to combine.
  • Press the crumbs tightly into the bottom of an 8-to-9-inch (20.5-to-23-cm) springform pan.
  • Refrigerate the crust until firm, 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla seeds.
  • Beat on low speed until fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly, 2-3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes -1 hour in the freezer.

For the Blueberry Topping:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries and sugar. Stir continuously until the berries begin to release their juices, 3-4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
  • Drizzle the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries while stirring and continue to cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes more.
  • Remove from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh to separate the cooked berries and juices. Keep both and set aside.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator or freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Slice the cake and transfer the slices to serving plates.
  • Drizzle the cooled blueberry juices over the slices, then spoon the cooled blueberries overtop.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and serve immediately.