| Judith Baldwin's Blueberries 'n' Cream Cheesecake | |
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(An old prizewinning recipe from Southern Living.) |
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2 1/2 c. fresh blueberries |
1/4 t. salt |
| 1 T. cornstarch | 1 1/2 c. commercial sour cream |
| 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened | 2 T. sugar |
| 1 c. sugar | 1/2 t. vanilla extract |
| 5 eggs | 1/4 c. sugar |
| 2 T. cornstarch | 1/4 c. water |
| 1 c. fresh blueberries | |
Combine 2 1/2 cups blueberries and 1 T. cornstarch in container of electric blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Cook puree in saucepan over medium-high heat about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Sit mixture aside to cool. Reserve 1/2 cup puree for glaze. Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 T. cornstarch and salt. Pour batter into greased 9-inch springform pan. Pour puree over cheesecake batter; gently swirl with a knife. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack 20 minutes. Combine sour cream, 2 T. sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spread over cheesecake. Bake at 325 degrees an additional 10 minutes. Cool cheesecake on wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours. Combine reserved 1/2 cup puree, 1/4 cup sugar and water in small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gently fold in 1 cup blueberries; let cool. Remove sides of springform pan. Spoon blueberry glaze on cheesecake. |
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