Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes until berries break down. Stir in blueberry jam and cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Spoon blueberry mixture on top and swirl gently with a skewer to create a galaxy effect.
- Place springform pan inside a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until center is slightly jiggly but set around edges.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. The water bath helps prevent cracks. Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
