Blueberry Topped Lemon Cheesecake

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 4 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8oz) carton mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp finely shredded lemon peel
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cups blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 300mins
Adapted from BHG.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Wrap a double layer of foil around the bottom and side of an ungreased 9" springform pan to form a watertight seal; set aside. For crust: In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1/4 cup sugar; beat until combined. Add flour, cornmeal, and salt; beat until crumbly. Press mixture onto the bottom of the foil-wrapped pan. Bake for 20 mins. Reduce oven temperature to 325F.

2. For filling: Meanwhile, in a very large bowl, combine cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and the 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, lemon peel, and 3 tbsp lemon juice; beat just until combined. Pour over crust, spreading evenly. Place the foil-wrapped springform pan in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan.

3. Bake for 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours or until a 2" area around the outside edge appears set and the center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Remove springform pan from water. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 mins. Using a small sharp knife, loosen edge of cheesecake from side of pan; cool completely (about 1 3/4 hours). Remove foil. Cover and chill for 6-24 hours.

4. For topping: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of the blueberries, the 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and the water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 15-20 mins or until slightly thickened. Stir in the remaining 1 cup blueberries; cook for 2 mins more. Cool. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

5. Remove side of springform pan. Spoon topping over each serving of cheesecake.