Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– Zest of 1 lemon
– Juice of 2 lemons
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer or hand mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Zester
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 325°F (about 165°C). As the oven warms up, let’s work on the crust. I take my mixing bowl and combine the flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. This buttery mixture is pressed firmly into the bottom of my springform pan. It’s always satisfying to see the crust take shape! Once that’s done, I pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes until just lightly golden. The aroma fills the kitchen, making my mouth water! (See the next page below to continue steps…)