This is by far the best cheesecake I have ever made. Well, at least up until now. I am not exaggerating here – not the slightest bit! It’s not because of the blueberries, it is because of the cheesecake itself… this creamy & delicious Blueberry Cheesecake. You have to make it yourself and then you will see that I am telling the truth!

Really! This cheesecake is far beyond awesomeness. It is so creamy, soft and delicious. I could not believe it when I had my first bite right after the photo shooting. I have never made a cheesecake like that before. Honestly.
The ones I know and have made so far were all different. Normally you prepare the filling by mixing everything together and then you just bake the cake. For this one here you have to cook some custard first, then you mix in some more ingredients and when that is done, you bake the cake as usual. Preparing a custard first as a base for the cheesecake filling creates a much creamier filling. So good!


Some will probably think now wtf is he telling us here?! I have been doing my cheesecakes like that for years already. Well, good for you, my dear. This type of preparation was something entirely new for me. Somewhat of a spiritual experience, you could say. Well almost. ;P
Anyway. Whether you are already familiar with this type of cheesecake or not, this particular version is absolutely delicious, and the recipe is definitely worth a try. Just one quick tip: when it comes to the chilling times, you should definitely not try to take any shortcuts. This cheesecake requires several hours to set properly. If you have the time, you should certainly leave the cake in the fridge overnight. This makes slicing it the next day much easier!

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INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the dough:
1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup (50g) confectioners’ sugar*
3.5 oz. (100g) butter
1 large egg yolk
1 pinch of salt
some lemon zest (from an organic lemon)
For the filling:
1/4 cup (35g) cornstarch*
3-4 tbsp. milk
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
2/3 cup (130g) sugar (fine)*
12 oz. (340g) quark (20% fat)
2 egg large yolks
1 tsp. vanilla extract*
1/2 organic lemon, juice & zest
1 pinch of salt
For the topping:
5-6 tbsp. blueberry jam*
7 oz. (200g) fresh blueberries
Für den Teig:
150g Mehl (Type 405)*
50g Puderzucker*
100g Butter
1 Eigelb (L)
1 Prise Salz
etwas Abrieb von einer Bio-Zitrone
Für die Füllung:
35g Speisestärke*
3-4 EL Milch
200g Schlagsahne
130g Zucker (fein)*
340g Speisequark (20% Fett)
2 Eigelb (L)
1 TL Vanille Extrakt*
1/2 Bio-Zitrone, Saft & Abrieb
1 Prise Salz
Für das Topping:
5-6 TL Heidelbeeren Konfitüre*
200g frische Blaubeeren


DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. For the dough add the flour and confectioners’ sugar to a mixing bowl and combine. Add the butter in small pieces and the egg yolk – both should come straight from the fridge, so they are really cold. Add the salt and some lemon zest and mix/knead everything to get a nice and smooth dough (e.g. with a handheld mixer with dough hooks). Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Line a springform tin (18cm)* with baking parchment and grease it lightly. Roll out 2/3 of the dough into a circle as big as the springform tin and place it inside the baking tin. Use the rest of the dough and shape it into a long log. Press that log to the sides of the springform tin to create a crust for the cheesecake filling – the edges should be at least 5cm tall. Place in the fridge until needed.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix the cornstarch with the milk until completely dissolved. Set aside. Add the heavy cream and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Add the cornstarch mixture and let the custard cook for a moment while stirring constantly until it has nicely thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool down a bit.
4. Mix the quark, egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Add this mixture to the saucepan and mix it into the still warm custard. Transfer the cheesecake filling to the prepared springform tin and smooth out the top. Bake the cheesecake for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature of the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake the cake for another 15 minutes. Take the cheesecake out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack. Place the cooled cake in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.
5. Take the cake out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. Wash the blueberries and let them drain, then combine them with the blueberry jam and spoon the mixture on top of the cheesecake.
1. Für den Teig das Mehl mit dem Puderzucker in einer Schüssel vermischen. Die Butter in kleinen Stücken und das Eigelb dazugeben – beides sollte direkt aus dem Kühlschrank kommen, damit es schön kalt ist. Die Prise Salz und etwas Zitronenschalenabrieb zur Schüssel dazugeben und alles zu einem glatten Teig verkneten (z.B. mit den Knethaken der Küchenmaschine). Den Teig zu einer flachen Scheibe zusammenpressen, in Klarsichtfolie einwickeln und dann für mindestens 30 Minuten in den Külschrank legen.
2. Eine 18cm Springform* mit Backpapier auslegen und leicht einfetten. Etwa 2/3 vom Teig für den Boden ausrollen und in die Form legen. Aus dem restlichen Teig eine Rolle formen, in die Form legen und damit einen Rand für den Käsekuchen formen – der Rand sollte mindestens 5cm hoch sein. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.
3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Die Speisestärke mit der Milch verrühren, bis keine Klümpchen mehr zu sehen sind und dann zur Seite stellen. Die Sahne mit dem Zucker in einen kleinen Topf geben und unter ständigem Rühren aufkochen lassen. Sobald die Sahne kocht die Stärkemischung dazugeben und unter ständigem Rühren einige Zeit köcheln und andicken lassen, bis ein dicker Pudding entsteht. Vom Herd ziehen und ein wenig abkühlen lassen.
4. Den Quark mit den Eigelben, Vanille Extrakt, Saft und Abrieb der halben Zitrone, so wie dem Salz in einer kleinen Schüssel verrühren. Diese Mischung zum Topf mit dem Pudding dazugeben und alles gut verrühren. Diese Quarkmasse dann in die vorbereitete Springform füllen und glatt streichen. Den Käsekuchen für etwa 15 Minuten backen, dann die Temperatur des Ofens auf 150°C (300°F) reduzieren und den Kuchen weitere 15 Minuten backen. Den Käsekuchen aus dem Ofen nehmen und auf einem Kuchengitter komplett abkühlen lassen, danach für mindestens 5-6 Stunden (oder über Nacht) in den Külschrank stellen.
5. Den Käsekuchen etwa 30 Minuten vor dem Servieren aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen. Die Blaubeeren waschen und abtropfen lassen, dann mit der Blaubeeren Konfitüre vermengen und vorsichtig auf dem Käsekuchen verteilen.


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Blueberry Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 00:50
- Cook Time: 00:30
- Total Time: 08:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: -
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A deliciously and super creamy cheesecake with a rich blueberry topping! This cheesecake is really something special. We love it a lot!
Ingredients
For the dough:
1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup (50g) confectioners‘ sugar*
3.5 oz. (100g) butter
1 large egg yolk
1 pinch of salt
some lemon zest (from an organic lemon)
For the filling:
1/4 cup (35g) cornstarch*
3-4 tbsp. milk
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream
2/3 cup (130g) sugar (fine)*
12 oz. (340g) quark (20% fat)
2 egg large yolks
1 tsp. vanilla extract*
1/2 organic lemon, juice & zest
1 pinch of salt
For the topping:
5-6 tbsp. blueberry jam*
7 oz. (200g) fresh blueberries
Instructions
1. For the dough add the flour and confectioners‘ sugar to a mixing bowl and combine. Add the butter in small pieces and the egg yolk – both should come straight from the fridge, so they are really cold. Add the salt and some lemon zest and mix/knead everything to get a nice and smooth dough (e.g. with a handheld mixer with dough hooks). Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Line a springform tin (18cm)* with baking parchment and grease it lightly. Roll out 2/3 of the dough into a circle as big as the springform tin and place it inside the baking tin. Use the rest of the dough and shape it into a long log. Press that log to the sides of the springform tin to create a crust for the cheesecake filling – the edges should be at least 5cm tall. Place in the fridge until needed.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix the cornstarch with the milk until completely dissolved. Set aside. Add the heavy cream and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Add the cornstarch mixture and let the custard cook for a moment while stirring constantly until it has nicely thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool down a bit.
4. Mix the quark, egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Add this mixture to the saucepan and mix it into the still warm custard. Transfer the cheesecake filling to the prepared springform tin and smooth out the top. Bake the cheesecake for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature of the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake the cake for another 15 minutes. Take the cheesecake out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack. Place the cooled cake in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.
5. Take the cake out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. Wash the blueberries and let them drain, then combine them with the blueberry jam and spoon the mixture on top of the cheesecake.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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Holy moly! Can’t wait to try this!
Guten Abend, ich habe gerade diesen Käsekuchen nachgebacken doch nach einer Stunde backen ist dieser noch immer flüssig innendrin. Ist das normal? Ich habe alle Schritte befolgt?
Hi.
Die Füllung sollte nicht flüssig sein – beim Kochen sollte die Masse schon schön eindicken.
Nach dem Backen kann die Füllung noch ordentlich wackeln, aber das sollte sich nach dem Abkühlen von selbst lösen.
Viele Grüße
Marc
Question, when you say curd cheese do you mean cheese curds or cottage cheese?
Neither ;)
Curd cheese is called “Quark” in Germany. It’s similar to cream cheese but not quite…
Cheers
Marc