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A slice of lemon blueberry cheesecake topped with a rich dark berry sauce, served elegantly on a white plate.
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Blueberry Sauce For Cheesecake

Looking for the best blueberry sauce for cheesecake? This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and fresh lemon flavor to make the perfect topping for cheesecake, pancakes, ice cream, and more.
Course Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry sauce, blueberry sauce for cheesecake
Servings 12
Calories 57kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz blueberries frozen, thawed*, 2 cups
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh, about 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Place blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender to puree.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed blueberry mixture. Cook while stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Over medium heat, whisk in the cornstarch and cook for a few minutes until it thickens a bit, stirring occasionally.
  • This should yield about 1 cup of puree.

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Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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