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Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake

This Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and topped with juicy blueberries and a buttery crumble topping. Perfect for blueberry cheesecake recipes, holiday baking, and impressive homemade desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Blueberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Prepare the Crust
  4. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
  5. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
  7. Make the Blueberry Layer
  8. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  9. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  10. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  11. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  12. Add sugar and mix well.
  13. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  14. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until creamy.
  15. Make the Crumble Topping
  16. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter.
  17. Use a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
  18. Assemble the Cheesecake
  19. Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust.
  20. Spoon blueberry mixture evenly over the filling.
  21. Add remaining cheesecake batter on top.
  22. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over cheesecake.
  23. Bake
  24. Bake for 60–70 minutes until center is mostly set but slightly jiggly.
  25. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 30 minutes.
  26. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Room temperature cream cheese creates smooth filling.
  • Refrigerating overnight gives best texture and flavor.
  • Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen may also be used.
  • Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cheesecake slices up to 3 months.