Blueberry cream cake has a cakey “crust” and a filling that is like cheesecake only much lighter. The thing that sets it apart is the entire quart of blueberries that goes into making it.
A cake to steal your blueberry-loving heart.
- Crust:
- 1 + ½ cups (6⅜ ounces)all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (3½ ounces) sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 + ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 1 quart (2 pints) fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (3½ ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- fresh whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the crust and beat until combined. It will be very thick like a dough; knead it together at the end. With wet fingers press it into an even layer over the bottom of the pan. Top with ½ the blueberries, spreading them out evenly.
- Use the same bowl to beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, egg, sugar, zest, and vanilla. Pour over the berries and spread evenly; scatter the remaining berries evenly over top.
- Bake 1 hour until middle is set and edges are brown. Remove pan to wire rack to cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled with whip cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Right now my blueberry-loving heart is sad.
Want to know why?
I planted a blueberry bush a few summers ago that has failed me. In the worst way. During the peak of blueberry season there isn’t so much as one teeny tiny blueberry to pluck from its branches.
Want to know why?
It needs a mate! (What?)
Is it part human or something? Gah.
Anywhoo. . . This cake is more cheesecake than layer cake. The bottom layer is a cross between a dense cake and a pie crust. It’s made from a buttery dough being pressed into the bottom of a springform pan then covered with blueberries and topped with the creamy filling. Then more blueberries. Love.
The lemon and vanilla infused filling has cream cheese, sour cream, just one egg, and sugar. I love it because it’s not overly sweet or heavy like most traditional cheesecakes.
The luscious blueberries take over every bite and like a lot of desserts, this is even better the day after making it.
So, I went out and found my blueberry bush a mate. I’m not a matchmaker you know. I hope they like each other fall in love. My fingers, toes and knees are all crossed.
I’m hoping for bouncing baby blueberries next summer.
Lots of them.
Love this recipe! Can it be frozen?
Thanks Jo! I haven’t froze it but I don’t see why not. 🙂
How much do I have to increase the receipe to make it in a 9″x13″ pan?
Hi Michael! I would do 1 + 1/2 times the recipe for a 9×13. It is best in a springform though. Hope it turns out well!
Can’t wait to try out this recipe especially since blueberry season is almost here in Michigan.
Just wanted to give you a little hint. My mom has an amazing cheesecake recipe that NEVER has a cracked top. The secret: bake it in either a water bath i.e. wrap the spring form pan in foil then place it on a deep edge cookie sheet or pan. Place the foil wrapped pan on the sheet pan and put it in the oven first. THEN pour water in the sheet pan. You’ll have the best looking cake every time! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!
Thanks for the tip Joan! I do know about the water bath trick I don’t know why I didn’t use it here. I guess I was thinking it wasn’t a traditional cheesecake so it would be ok.
Looks delicious! Would I be able to substitute greek yogurt for the sour cream? Thanks!
Thank-you Jaclyn! Yogurt would work out fine!
I was wondering if anyone has tried using blueberries that are frozen. We picked 27 lbs. of blueberries this summer and would love to use some of them to try this recipe.
Hi Aron! Frozen blueberries would work out fine! Just add them in frozen – no need to thaw them out.
Didn’t read all the comments but you should get close to 6 bushes for the best results. And they will take a few years to come to maturity but just 1-2 isn’t gonna really give you blueberries to write home about.
I made this for a family gathering. Most wonderful cake I have ever had. It is so light and delicious thanks for the recipe. I will be sure to share.
So nice to hear! Thanks Danie!
Looks awesome! Would love to pin it to my Sweet page but no photo comes up :'(
Hi Lisa! I’m not sure why!? All the photos come up for me when I pin. Thanks anyways!
Beautiful cake – I love everything about it! Pinned 🙂
OMG can you say rich and delicious???? Reeni I just love this cake, everything about it, including the blueberries, OH YUM! I ate quart last night, no wonder why I never make desserts with blueberries right lol
Good luck with the blueberry couple, hope they bring you tons of blue babies!
Reeni, Can I come living with you? 😉
Your blueberry cream cake looks divine!
Lol! I hope you find a “mate” for your blueberry bush. I also would be sad. Your cake is amazing. I adore any thing with blueberries and this is fabulous!xx
This cake looks absolutely divine. I happen to have a whole bunch of fresh blueberries in the fridge right now…….
oh. my. goodness. I should not have stopped over here for a peek. This looks amazing.
Reeni, this cheesecakey- blueberry wonderfulness has me CRAVING dessert right now. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the combo of lemon and blueberry. We are very alike. I love all your fruity dessert recipes. 🙂
This is a beautiful cream cake Reeni and I am sure the cream just melts in your mouth!
I JUST bought a springform pan! EXCELLENT. I know what I’ll be making now 🙂 I think my parents planted blueberry bushes… I’ll have to see if they’re ready for picking yet!
P.S. Make sure the plants are at least three years old and try to get at least two different varieties!
A threesome huh? Thanks for the tips Louise!
Oh my heavens, Reeni! I pinned it, I tweeted it, now if only I could devour it!!!
The thing with Blueberry plants is that you need to plant at least three!!! Yes, three. I know most think two will do it but to be sure, three is better. Good Luck!!!
Thanks for sharing…
Studded and I love it 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Just luscious, Reeni! Best of luck with your blueberries!
I love the sound and the look of this cake…creamy and loaded of blueberries. I hope you can harvest lots of blueberries next year 😉
Have a great week Reeni!
I cant wait to try this blueberry cake..It looks like really delicious….Thanks a lot for sharing this blog..
Really? They mate for life, eh? I love anything creamy. This is absolutely beautiful, and I need this dessert in my life. I hope your blueberry bushes live happily ever after.
Oh, love this. Your plant needs a friend! 🙂
I’m sorry about your bush, Reeni…you better buy it a mate! 🙂
I’m loving your cake! Summer spelled out in a photo.
Oh yummmoo!! Double, triple yummo! I love summer blueberries 🙂
gorgeous cake Reeni! i’d love a slice please 🙂
Sobbing. I need to make this asap!
That looks beyond delicious! We just picked blueberries so we’ll have to try this! Hope you get baby blueberries next year!
Purrs to you handsome Moon! Hope you had a great weekend!
This looks amazing! I love how many blueberries are in it! Wish I had a slice right now 🙂
Wow! that looks delicious!!!!! Forwarding this one to my sister!
Oh my, how delicious! I can almost smell it through the computer. Love blueberry baked anything.
That is TOO FUNNY about the blueberry bushes. I wonder if they mate for life…or if they’re polygamous. Hmm.
This cake looks dreamy! Better than cheesecake, if that’s even possible!
That looks like a slice of blueberry heaven. I had no idea that blueberry bushes needed a mate to grow.
I love cakes and I think this will be my favorite soon.. I am going to try this and make sure my kids and husband would love this too..
That is one SERIOUS blueberry delight!!
That looks great. And I love that there’s lemon flavor it in; I’m a sucker for nearly any dessert with lemon.
It’s absolutely gorgeous 🙂 I love blueberries. Bye, have a great week
Reeni, this cake looks so delectable!! I saw it on foodbuzz and buzzed it then on pinterest! Hope you are doing well, have a nice week.
Hi Reeni, the cake looks so creamy and has such a nice colour! I adore blueberries and this recipe will have to be added to my favourites..Have a good week!
Oh…my..that really looks superb!
Dear Reeni, A beautiful cake indeed!! I love blueberries and this looks wonderful. Blessings dearest. Catherine xo