Ultra Creamy Blueberry Cheesecake with Homemade Blueberry Topping

By Elizabeth Waterson // Jul 10, 2021 (Updated Jun 22, 2026) // 25 Comments

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This blueberry cheesecake is rich, silky, and topped with a homemade blueberry sauce that adds the perfect burst of fresh fruit flavor. I've found the creamy cheesecake filling paired with the buttery graham cracker crust creates the ideal balance of textures, while the blueberry topping adds just enough sweetness and brightness to keep every bite feeling fresh. It looks elegant enough for a celebration but is simple enough to make for a weekend dessert.

blueberry cheeseckae cut open showing the inside on a white plateon a light brown surface — That glossy blueberry topping dripping over creamy cheesecake is exactly why this recipe disappears one slice at a time.

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"I made this cheese cake yesterday, however, when I started, I didn't know if I was going to have the patience to wait for all the cooling etc…. (I like to do things that are not too time consuming). Well, I can say that it's a winner, and I will definitely be making it again, I love blueberries and on this cheesecake with the digestive biscuit and pecan crust , all my family and I an say is WOW !!"
Mary

Jump to Recipe· 4.9 from 9 reviews

JAAAYSUS! Wow, this Cheesecake is my favorite that I have made yet?! Is it possible with such other fabulous cheesecake recipes on CBQ?

The first time I had cheesecake was probably when I was around 10 and my mother made a blueberry cheesecake. I can still visually see it sitting in the fridge. And remember sneaking as many bites as I possibly could. Something about the cooked blueberries against the creamy dreamy cheesecake.

If you've made my vanilla bean cheesecake before, you'll recognize the same rich, creamy cheesecake base that makes every slice melt in your mouth. This blueberry version adds a homemade fruit topping that makes it feel bright, fresh, and perfect for spring and summer. If you're looking for something with even more berry flavor, this is the recipe I'd recommend trying next-I think you'll love the fresh blueberry twist I happen to love berries and cheesecake as seen in my strawberry cheesecake recipe or blackberry cheesecake recipe.

slice of half eaten blueberry cheesecake on a speckled white plate on a light brown surface

The Ingredients Behind That Creamy Filling

Cream Cheese: I always recommend using fully softened cream cheese because it's the key to an ultra-smooth cheesecake filling.
Sour Cream: After testing cheesecake recipes 100s of times, I've found sour cream gives the cheesecake a creamy texture while adding just enough tang to balance the sweetness.
Fresh Lemon Zest: One thing I've learned is that a little lemon zest helps brighten both the cheesecake and the blueberry topping without making either taste lemony.
Fresh Blueberries: The homemade blueberry topping is what really sets this cheesecake apart. I love using fresh blueberries because they create a vibrant sauce with plenty of texture.
Graham Cracker Crust: A buttery graham cracker crust adds just the right amount of crunch while letting the creamy filling remain the star.

Don't let cheesecake break your heart, check out all my cheesecake baking tips.

blueberry cheesecake served on a white plate with a cup of coffee on a light brown surface

Let's Make a Bakery-Worthy Cheesecake

pecans crushed in a food processor on a light brown surface — Blend the pecans until fine pieces.

sugar added to graham cracker crumbs then melted butter added inside a food processor on a light brown surface with a blue linen — Crush graham crackers then mix in sugar and add melted butter.

digestive biscuit and pecan cheesecake crust in a food processor on a light brown surface — Mix all together, it should look like wet sand.

hand pressing crust crumbs into a springform pan on a light brown surface — Press the crust into the pan. Then bake.

cream cheese blocks mixed until smooth in a metal mixing bowl on a light brown surface with a blue linen — Cream cheese mixed until soft and fluffy.

sugar mixed into cream cheese in a metal mixing bowl on a light brown surface — Mix in sugar and then add melted butter, make sure to mix until everything is fully combined.

vanilla extract, lemon juice, vanilla bean pod, sour cream added to cheesecake batter on a light brown surface — Mix in sugar and then add melted butter, make sure to mix until everything is fully combined.

egg added to cheesecake batter in a metal bowl on a light brown surface with a blue linen — Add in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time.

cheesecake batter added to crust in a springform pan inside a roasting pan on a light brown surface — Pour cheesecake batter into crust and bake in a water bath.

Don't Rush the Chill Time

lemon zest sugar and blueberries in a metal saucepan on a light brown surface — In a medium saucepan over medium heat cook blueberries and granulated sugar and lemon zest for a couple of minutes.

cooked blueberry sauce in a metal saucepan on top of a wire rack on a light brown surface — In a medium saucepan over medium heat cook blueberries and granulated sugar and lemon zest for a couple of minutes.

flat spatula spreading blueberry sauce on top of cheesecake on a white plate on a light brown surface — Spread cooled blueberry sauce on top of chilled cheesecake.

whipped cream piped on top of blueberry cheesecake on a white plate on a light brown surface — Spread cooled blueberry sauce on top of chilled cheesecake.

Don't let cheesecake break your heart, check out all my cheesecake baking tips.

slice of blueberry topped cheesecake on a white plate on a light brown surface with a blue linen and cup of coffee in the background

spoon eating a slice of blueberry cheesecake wtih whipped cream on a stack of white plates on a light brown surface

Enjoy this Blueberry Cheesecake! Next make my blueberry pie recipe!

fork taking a bite of blueberry cheesecake recipe on a white plate on a light brown surface with a blue linen

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