White chocolate blueberry cheesecake is an upgraded version of my simple Classic Cheesecake. The already luscious cheesecake filling is elevated by rich white chocolate ganache which is perfectly complemented by tangy bursts of blueberry sauce mixed throughout. Whether you want a show-stopper dessert for a special occasion or a luxurious dessert for your craving, this white chocolate blueberry cheesecake is sure to leave some smiles.
The foundation of this cheesecake is a buttery, subtly sweet, and slightly crispy digestive biscuit crust. The cheesecake filling is a smooth and indulgent blend of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with white chocolate ganache. Spoonfuls of blueberry sauce create little pockets of fruity goodness that bake into juicy, delicious bites. It’s like a party for your taste buds with every forkful.
White chocolate blueberry cheesecake is adorned with a scattering of fresh blueberries with white chocolate shavings and chips. Fresh berries can create a striking contrast with white chocolate. Alternatively, you can use blueberry sauce and whipped cream to garnish the cheesecake.
Try my Classic Cheesecake, No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes, or No-Bake Salted Caramel Cheesecake for more cheesecake magic.
I know many of you feel intimidated by the description I’ve given but it’s pretty easy to make than it looks. I am not going to lie, baking this cheesecake is going to take some of your time but the process is simple and easy. And the result will probably make you forget about the effort and time spent on making this.
Ingredients required:
Following is a preview, for a detailed list with quantity, find the recipe card below.
Blueberry sauce
- Blueberry:- You can use both fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Sugar
- Cornflour/cornstarch
Cheesecake base
- Digestive biscuits:- You can use biscuits or cookies of your preference.
- Almonds:- You can use the type of nuts you prefer. Cashews, walnuts, etc. But it is also optional.
- Butter (melted):- You can use both salted or unsalted butter
- Sugar
Cream cheese filling
- Cream cheese:- Cream cheese should be at room temperature. Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese and avoid cream cheese used as spreads.
- Sugar
- Eggs:- Should be at room temperature
- Heavy Cream
- Yogurt (room temperature)
- White chocolate
- Vanilla extract
- Cornflour/cornstarch
How to make white chocolate blueberry cheesecake?
Blueberry sauce:
- Cook blueberries, sugar, and water till it comes to a boil. Add a slurry of cornflour and water. Cool till it comes to a boil.
- Strain the mixture. Set aside the sauce to cool down.
Prep:
- Preheat the oven. Cover the bottom and sides of a springform pan with aluminium foil. Set aside.
Make Crust/base:
- Make crumbs of biscuits and almonds. Mix with sugar, and melted butter until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven. Let it cool.
Prepare cream cheese filling:
- Melt white chocolate with heavy cream in a microwave or double boiler. Let it cool.
- In a bowl mix/beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth.
- Beat in melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and yogurt.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing after each addition. Sift in cornflour and combine till just combined.
Assembly and bake
- Pour the batter over the cooled base in 2 layers with spoonfuls of blueberry sauce on top of each layer.
- Place the pan in a little deep tray. Pour hot water into the tray filling 2-3 inches.
- Bake in the preheated oven till the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and serve
- Turn off the oven and crack open the oven door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for overnight.
- Garnish the cake with blueberry sauce and white chocolate chips.
Storage of white chocolate blueberry cheesecake:-
- Room temperature: Cheesecake cannot be stored at room temperature because of perishable ingredients, therefore a cheesecake should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Refrigerator: Wrap the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap or aluminium foil and place the wrapped cheesecake in an airtight container. Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Freezer: Wrap the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap. Then wrap it again with aluminium foil or place it in a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months. To thaw leave the cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.
Why did my white chocolate blueberry cheesecake crack?
There are many reasons as to why a cheesecake might crack. Follow the following instructions for a perfect cheesecake:-
- Lumps in the batter can cause cracks therefore use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
- Overmixing can incorporate too much air, leading to cracks during baking. Therefore, mix until just combined.
- Bain-marie/water bath is the process of baking cheesecake in a tray filled with hot water. This step helps to regulate the temperature and provides moisture, reducing the risk of cracks. If you don’t want to this process place a bowl of hot water in the lower rack of the oven.
- Overbaking can lead to cracks. Thus, bake the cheesecake until the edges are set but the centre is still slightly jiggly.
- Letting the cheesecake cool in a switched-off oven with a slightly ajar door helps in gradual cooling thus preventing cracks.
Tips to ensure happy baking:-
- Use full-fat cream cheese for rich cheesecake. Make sure to not the spreadable cream cheese for this recipe.
- Scrape the bowl frequently for even mixing.
- To prevent condensation, cool the cheesecake completely at room temperature before refrigerating
- Allow the cheesecake to set at least 4 hours in the fridge for proper texture and flavour.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice the cheesecake cleanly. Wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Blueberry sauce
- 190 g Blueberry (fresh/frozen) 1cup
- 150 g Sugar ¾cup
- 2 tbsp Water
- 5 g Cornflour/cornstarch 1tsp
Cheesecake base
- 200 g Digestive biscuits
- 50 g Almonds ⅜ cup
- 75 g Butter (Melted) ⅓cup
- 27 g Sugar 2tbsp
Cream cheese filling
- 454 g Cream Cheese(room temperature) 2cups
- 100 g Sugar ½cup
- 3 Eggs (room temperature) room temperature
- 75 g Heavy Cream ⅓cup
- 60 g Yogurt (room temperature) ¼cup
- 150 g White chocolate (to melt) to melt 1cup
- 50 g white chocolate chunks ⅜ cup
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 20 g Cornflour/cornstarch 2tbsp
Instructions
Blueberry sauce
- In a small bowl make a slurry of cornflour and 1 tbsp of water. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan add blueberries, sugar, and 1 tbsp of water. Cook it on medium-high flame. Occasionally stir and mash with a spatula till the mix comes to a boil.
- Add the cornflour slurry to the mix. Keep mixing and mashing the blueberries.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil switch off the flame and strain the mixture. Keep mashing the blueberries to extract pulp as much as possible. Set aside the sauce to cool down.
Cheesecake base
- Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F.
- Cover the bottom and sides of a 7.5-inch/18cm springform pan with at least 3 layers of aluminium foil. Set aside.
- In a food processor crush digestive biscuits, and almonds. Into this add melted butter and sugar. Mix with a spatula or hands. When pressed together it should hold shape.
- Put this mixture into the prepared pan and with the help of a flat bottom utensil press the biscuit mixture into a compact layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C/300°F for 10 minutes. Let it cool down completely.
Cream cheese filling
- In a heat-proof bowl add white chocolate and heavy cream. Melt the chocolate by using a double boiler or microwave. Let it cool completely after melting.
- In a bowl mix/beat cream cheese and sugar with a whisk or hand mixer till smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Beat till everything is combined.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing after each addition. Sift in cornflour and combine till just combined.
Assembly and bake
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Pour half of the batter into the cooled base. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry sauce in a random pattern. Pour the remaining batter. Again drop spoonfuls of blueberry sauce in a random pattern. Swirl with a palette knife to create a marble effect.
- Place the pan in a little deep tray. Carefully pour hot water into the tray filling 2-3 inches.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and serve
- Turn off the oven and crack open the oven door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and garnish the cake with blueberry sauce and white chocolate chips.
Notes
- Cover the cheesecake in plastic wrap or aluminium foil then refrigerate for 5-6 days or 2-3 months in the freezer.