Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
30 min.
12
143kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with this heavenly Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. With a graham cracker crust for that added crunch, this delectable dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it's also a guilt-free treat, clocking in at just 143 calories per serving. This cheesecake requires a short 30-minute preparation time, but the best part is waiting overnight for the flavors to meld together perfectly.

Savor the zesty lemon flavor infused into the smooth, creamy cheesecake made with fat-free cottage cheese, providing a light yet satisfying texture. The star of the show, the blueberry topping, is a vibrant, sweet, and slightly tart compote that complements the cheesecake base flawlessly. The recipe involves a few simple steps, including creating the graham cracker crust, blending the cheesecake filling, and preparing the blueberry topping, making it a perfect dessert for both beginners and seasoned bakers.

Gather your ingredients and equipment, and let's get started on this refreshing and delicious Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. It's the perfect ending to any meal, and with only 12 servings, you'll want to make sure you save a slice for yourself!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups blueberries fresh divided
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 24 ounces nonfat cottage cheese fat-free
  • cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • ounces gelatin mix 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • blender
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and oil. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Chill.
  2. In a blender, cover and process cottage cheese and sugar until smooth. While processing, slowly add cooled gelatin.
  3. Pour into crust; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. For topping, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth.
  5. Add 1 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice; cool slightly.
  6. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
  7. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake; remove sides of pan.
  8. Spread the blueberry mixture over the top.
  9. Sprinkle with remaining blueberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories143kcal
Protein19.43%
Fat24.8%
Carbs55.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.51
Glycemic Load
5.96
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.5173913136772%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.39mg
Petunidin
5.18mg
Delphinidin
5.83mg
Malvidin
11.11mg
Peonidin
3.34mg
Catechin
0.87mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
1.26mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:142.67kcal
7.13%
Fat:3.99g
6.13%
Saturated Fat:1.5g
9.34%
Carbohydrates:20.16g
6.72%
Net Carbohydrates:19.52g
7.1%
Sugar:12.4g
13.78%
Cholesterol:8.99mg
3%
Sodium:305.54mg
13.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.03g
14.05%
Phosphorus:134.46mg
13.45%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.17%
Selenium:5.86µg
8.38%
Calcium:56.25mg
5.62%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.41%
Vitamin K:4.17µg
3.97%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.44%
Potassium:104.26mg
2.98%
Magnesium:11.62mg
2.91%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Fiber:0.64g
2.54%
Folate:9.68µg
2.42%
Iron:0.43mg
2.4%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.39%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.37%
Vitamin C:1.76mg
2.13%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.08%
Copper:0.04mg
1.9%
Vitamin A:71.75IU
1.44%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.25%