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Blueberry Cheesecake Macadamia (with blueberry glaze)
CRUST: 3 1/2 ounces macadamias, crushed in blender 1 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar, pack firmly 1/2 cup sweet butter, softened
1ST LAYER: 24 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sugar 4 eggs, room temp
2ND LAYER: 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
TOPPING: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cold water
CRUST: Combine crust ingredients. Mix well; press onto bottom of 10-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 400F for 10-15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
1ST LAYER: Crumble cheese in large bowl. Add 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup sugar and eggs; beat at high speed with electric mixer until blended and smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour over crust. Bake at 350~ for 40 minutes until set (not completely firm). Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes.
2ND LAYER: Combine sour cream, sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Spread over top of cheesecake. Bake at 350~ for 5 minutes. Cool; spread blueberry topping over top. Refrigerate before serving.
TOPPING: Mix cornstarch with cold water to form smooth paste. Stir in blueberries; cook until thickened. Let cool; spread on cheesecake. Cool 1 hour then refrigerate.
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