Description
Indulge in this decadent cheesecake, combining rich chocolate with fruity blueberries and topped with a luscious blueberry ganache!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
For the Blueberry Ganache:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the sour cream and heavy cream until well combined. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Pour Batter: Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
- Make the Blueberry Ganache: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain: Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Prepare the Ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot blueberry cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top the Cheesecake: Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries if desired.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
