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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cake with a luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze is the perfect way to welcome the season! This easy lemon blueberry cheesecake brings together a zesty blueberry lemon cake base topped with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake layer—all baked in one pan for a showstopping dessert. It’s a first-of-its-kind treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
This lemon blueberry cheesecake works so well because it balances tangy and sweet perfectly. The zesty lemon flavor lifts the rich, creamy cheesecake, while the blueberry swirl adds bursts of fruity sweetness and a beautiful visual touch. Baking it all in one pan makes it effortless without compromising on flavor or texture.
Using fresh lemons and real blueberries ensures every bite is bright, refreshing, and full of natural flavor. This easy lemon blueberry cheesecake recipe is ideal for both beginners and experienced bakers, making it a versatile dessert for spring gatherings, special occasions, or a simple indulgent treat at home.
What Goes Into Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fruity flavor, these are the essential ingredients for a showstopping lemon blueberry cheesecake.
- Fresh Blueberries: Juicy and vibrant, they create the sweet, fruity swirls in both the cake and cheesecake layers.
- Lemon Juice & Zest: Adds a refreshing, tangy aroma that lifts the creamy cheesecake and the blueberry cake.
- Cream Cheese: Smooth and rich, it forms the decadent, fluffy cheesecake layer everyone loves.
- Butter: Adds tenderness and a buttery base to the blueberry lemon cake for perfect texture.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease an 8-inch round springform pan with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Buttermilk: Whisk together fresh lemon juice and milk in a jug and set aside to sour, creating a homemade buttermilk that adds tangy flavor to the cake.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy, then add eggs and lemon zest, mixing until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk to fully combine the wet ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined. Fold in 3/4 of the blueberries for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, flour, egg, and lemon juice together until smooth and lump-free to create a creamy cheesecake layer.
- Assemble Cake: Pour half of the batter into the pan, then layer 1/3 of the cheesecake mixture. Add remaining cake batter and pour remaining cheesecake mixture, finish with remaining blueberries.
- Bake and Chill: Bake for 65–70 minutes until the center is just set with a slight wobble. Let cake cool for an hour, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Add the Glaze and Serve: Beat the glaze ingredients until smooth, pour over the chilled cake, and let it drizzle down the sides. Garnish with extra blueberries and serve.
For a fresh and unexpected twist, serve your Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake alongside Caprese Crostini with Grilled Avocado. The creamy, slightly smoky avocado and juicy tomato bring a savory balance to the sweet and tangy cheesecake, making each bite feel light and spring‑ready.
For a fruity complement, try a Strawberry Coconut Cheesecake Salad to echo the berry flavors while keeping the pairing refreshing. For an indulgent citrus‑forward contrast, my Orange Creme Caramel with Toffee Shards adds silky caramel texture and bright orange notes that elevate the lemon and blueberry layers beautifully. These unique combinations create a well-rounded dessert experience that surprises and delights.
Tips For Making Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- I always make sure my cream cheese and butter are at room temperature—it makes mixing so much easier and keeps the cheesecake silky smooth.
- Gently folding in the blueberries is key; I like to keep them whole so every slice has those beautiful bursts of fruit.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake layer—trust me, patience pays off and you’ll avoid cracks on top.
- If the top starts browning too quickly while baking, just pop a piece of foil over it; it keeps everything looking perfect.
- Chill your cake for at least 6 hours, or better yet, overnight—the flavors really come together and the texture firms up beautifully.
- If your glaze feels too thick, add a splash of water and mix until it’s just right; I like it to slowly drizzle down the sides.
Recipe FAQ’s
Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It actually tastes even better after a day, once the flavors have melded.
You can try mascarpone or ricotta, but cream cheese gives the classic creamy texture and tangy flavor.
Avoid overmixing the batter, bake slowly, and consider using a water bath to maintain even heat for a smooth top.
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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cake
Ingredients
Blueberry Cake:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed, juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup milk skim, reduced fat, full fat or almond milk
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature, or spread of choice
- 3/4 cup sugar or a natural granulated sweetener
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour or plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 oz fresh blueberries
Cheesecake:
- 1 cup light cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup natural powdered sweetener or powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour or plain flour, heaped
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
Cream Cheese Glaze (optional)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup natural powdered sweetener or sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water only if needed for a thinner consistency
- 1 handful blueberries to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch round springform pan with cooking oil spray and set aside.
For The Cake:
- In a jug, whisk the lemon juice together with the milk; set aside and allow to sour (making your very own buttermilk).
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs and zest until light and creamy. Beat in the ‘buttermilk’ (lemon juice/milk mixture).
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt, mixing them first on top of the wet ingredients, before folding them in to combine the batter. Gently mix 3/4 of the blueberries through.
For The Cheesecake Mixture:
- Beat the cheesecake ingredients together until smooth and lump free (about one minute on low speed).
Assemble Cake:
- Evenly pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Pour 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture over blueberry cake layer (don’t swirl it through). Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese; then pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top to evenly cover the cake. Sprinkle remaining blueberries over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven 65 – 70 minutes, until the centre is just set (it will have a very slight wobble to it). If you find it is browning after 30 minutes, tent with foil being careful the foil does not stick to the cheesecake). Remove from the oven and allow to cool for an hour or so. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 6 hours or over night.
For The Glaze:
- Beat all glaze ingredients together until smooth.
- Once cake has chilled, remove from pan onto a serving dish. Pour the glaze evenly over the top and allow to drizzle down the sides of the cake. Serve with extra blueberries.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is PERFECT.
Thank you
Is the cream cheese glaze using powdered sugar, regular sugar, or splenda (powdered sweetener). Sorry not clear to me.
I read it as use powdered sugar
Your recipe looks amazing that I want to try it outright! But may I ask which diameter of cake pan did you use? The recipe says it serves for 16 people. I want to make a smaller one.
Thank you!
OMG…glorious cake!! the only thing I changed was a blueberry glaze instead of lemon…brilliant dessert…thanks for sharing
Hi! I have always cooked my cheesecakes in a water bath. I’m scared I’ll mess this one up if I dont. Have you tried a water bath? Do you think it will help? I thought maybe with the addition of a regular cake it might change t hings. Thank you!
I did not use a water bath and it turned out fine
Delicious!! Took to school for Friday Treats and everyone LOVED it. Cooked for the full 75 minutes, came out perfectly. Made a simple lemon juice/powdered sugar glaze since I was out of cream cheese. I will make this again for sure. Thank you for the perseverance in perfecting the recipe.
I made this cake 3 times in 2 weeks and still planning to do it again next week!!! It’s absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much ☺️
You’re more than welcome Isra!
This cake is unlike any I’ve ever seen! So incredibly creative and delicious looking! It’s on my “to make” list!
Thanks Sarah!
I’m thinking of trying this recipe pattern for a strawberries & cream version with fresh strawberries. You think it’s possible?
Hey Eva, Yes, absolutely! That sounds delicious. To make it work with fresh strawberries, just cut the strawberries into small, blueberry-sized chunks so they distribute evenly. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. This stops them from sinking or making the cake soggy. Keep the lemon juice in the batter (you need the acid for the buttermilk), but you could swap the Lemon Glaze for a Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Glaze to really nail that Strawberries & Cream vibe. Let me know how it turns out! Xx
I have been dieing to make this recipe since I found it. Well I finally did last night and wow! It is as delicious as it looks. My blueberries were more mushy in the cake but when you tasted it you didn’t care. For your adding dry ingredients instructions I sifted th dry ingredients on top so they were already mixed. Definitely recomment this recipe. This will be a go to dessert. Thank you ??
This recipe looks delicious, it will be my first time baking a cake for my family so my question is, does the recipe call for unsalted or salted butter?
I like to use unsalted butter but it is a preference! XO
Ladies stop stressing…do as I did. Use yellow cake mix using the lemon juice, milk, blueberries…etc. Follow directions for cheesecake batter and proceed with making cake. Never been good at baking cakes from scratch. Honey I solved that problem quick….needed that cheesecake in my life!!!