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Easy Blueberry Velvet Cheesecake Recipe – Perfect Dessert

Welcome, dessert enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that’s bound to become a family favorite: theEasy Blueberry Velvet Cheesecake. This luxurious dessert is a perfect blend of creamy textures, vibrant flavors, and a touch of sophistication. If you’re a cheesecake lover or simply adore blueberries, this recipe is for you!

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  7. Gently fold in whipped cream.
  8. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate.
  9. Cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat in a saucepan until thickened (about 10 minutes).
  10. Blend and strain the mixture to remove seeds.
  11. Dissolve gelatin in cold water, let bloom for 5 minutes, then stir it into the warm blueberry mixture.
  12. Cool to room temperature, fold in whipped cream, and spread the mousse over the cheesecake layer.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  14. Gently warm the blueberry preserves and spread them over the mousse layer.
  15. Garnish with fresh blueberries and whipped cream.
  16. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
For a firmer crust, press the mixture with the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass.
Ensure the blueberry mousse is fully set before adding the topping.