Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake: A Heavenly Dessert Fusion
Indulge in the divine combination of two beloved desserts with this irresistible Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake!
Ingredients:
For the Crumb Topping:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cake:
- - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Layer:
- - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Crumb Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the crumb topping. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Set aside.
4. Prepare the Blueberries:
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the granulated sugar until coated. Set aside.
5. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter. Add the softened butter, sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined and smooth.
6. Assemble the Layers:
- Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the blueberries over the batter, followed by dollops of the cheesecake filling.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the blueberries and cheesecake filling into the cake batter.
- Finally, sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the cake.
7. Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake warm or at room temperature, and enjoy every decadent bite!
Get ready to delight your taste buds with the heavenly combination of flavors and textures in this Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake. It's a dessert masterpiece that's sure to impress everyone at your table!