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Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake (3)

Easy Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake

This Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake is everything you love about cheesecake – smooth, creamy, and topped with a crunchy, buttery crumble. Super easy to make and so impressive for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Crumble Topping & Base

  • 70 g cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 100 g low-gluten flour cake flour
  • 45 g almond flour
  • 30 g granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 250 g full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 45 g granulated sugar
  • 80 g unsweetened thick yogurt e.g., Greek-style
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 12 g cornstarch
  • 120 g whipping cream heavy cream, room temperature

For Assembly

  • 120 - 150 g fresh blueberries divided

Instructions
 

Make the Crumble

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-gluten flour, almond flour, and granulated sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter.
  • Using your fingertips, quickly rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some pea-sized lumps.
  • Do not overwork it or let the butter melt. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Using a silicone spatula or a hand mixer on low speed, mix until completely smooth, creamy, and no lumps remain.
  • Add the unsweetened yogurt and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the batter is homogeneous before adding the next egg. This prevents curdling.
  • Sift the cornstarch over the batter and pour in the whipping cream. Mix gently until everything is just combined and the batter is smooth.
  • For an ultra-silky texture, pass the entire cheesecake batter through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing it through with the spatula.

Assemble the Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line the bottom of a 7-inch or 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Take the chilled crumble mixture out of the fridge. Pour about half of it into the prepared pan. Press it down firmly and evenly over the bottom to create a solid crust layer.
  • Pour the sieved cheesecake batter over the crumb base. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Scatter about half of your fresh blueberries evenly over the surface of the batter.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top, letting it fall in clumps. Do not press it down. Top with the remaining fresh blueberries.

Bake the Cheesecake

  • Place the pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 40 minutes. Then, without opening the door, increase the oven temperature to 185°C (365°F) and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes. The cake is done when the crumble topping is a deep golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set around the edges but may still have a very slight, gentle jiggle in the very center.

Cool and Chill

  • Remove the cake and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature.
  • Once completely cool, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set fully and the flavors to develop.

Serve

  • Just before serving, dust the top lightly with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch. Slice, serve cold, and enjoy!
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