Blueberry Cheesecake with Homemade Crust

by - May 17, 2024

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#### Ingredients:


**Nutty Graham Cracker Crust:**

- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

- 1/2 cup ground walnuts or nuts of your choice

- 2 tablespoons brown sugar

- 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine


**Cheesecake:**

- 1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened

- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

- 1/3 cup lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


**Fresh Blueberry Topping:**

- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

- 1/2 cup water

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice


#### Instructions:


1. **Preparation:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   - Combine graham cracker crumbs, oats, ground nuts, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into a sprayed 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then let it cool.


2. **Cheesecake Filling:**

   - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and creamy. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for 3 hours.


3. **Fresh Blueberry Topping:**

   - In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened.

   - Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let it cool.

   - Pour the blueberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.

   

4. **Serving:**

   - Keep the cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve.

   - Slice and enjoy! You can also garnish with additional fresh berries if desired.

   

5. **Note:**

   - You can substitute fresh blueberries with other fruits like strawberries or blackberries to create different variations of this cheesecake.


This blueberry cheesecake with homemade crust is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy every delicious bite!

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