This Blueberry Basque Cheesecake is the perfect low calorie, high protein sweet treat that has that signature burnt basque top with a creamy inside. With the addition of perfectly sweet and tart blueberries, it only requires seven ingredients and can be mixed up and baked in less than 20 minutes.
Why you will love this Blueberry Basque Cheesecake Recipe
- It’s extremely easy and straightforward to make
- It’s super creamy without an egg-like curdled texture
- It’s crustless
- It’s made sugar-free
- It requires no heavy cream
- It can be made ahead
- It bakes in less than 15 minutes
Macros for Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
Per Cheesecake:
420 Calories
23.4g Carbs
29g Protein
23g Fat
Per Serve (2x per cheesecake):
210 Calories
11.7g Carbs
14.5g Protein
11.5g Fat
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Ingredients & Substitutions for Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
Light Cream Cheese- I use a light version as it tastes just as good in my opinion and it has less calories. I recommend Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese, feel free to use full fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Yogurt- I use a high protein vanilla flavoured greek yogurt however plain greek yogurt will work super well. I use Yopro High Protein Vanilla Greek yogurt
Egg- Essential to give the cheesecakes and extra smooth and rich texture
Sugar free granulated sweetener- Like stevia or natvia. This is optional, you can replace with equal parts normal sugar. I use Natvia
Blueberries- If you don’t want to add blueberries, I have a plain Basque Cheesecake recipe here.
Cornstarch- Can replace with equal parts all purpose flour
Vanilla- Adds flavour but this can be omitted
Cooking Tips for Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
- Use room temperature ingredients: This is essential to ensure less air bubbles in the batter. This is because the colder the ingredients are the more lumps that form, resulting in excess mixing and more air bubbles
- Mix by hand: This is essential, using an electric mixer or hand mixer will add too much air into the batter, you just want to mix the ingredients until combined.
- Only mix until just combined: The more you mix, the more air bubbles form, resulting in more cracking and a less creamy final product
- Warm the blueberries before adding to the batter: This creates a better consistency and end product as it releases some of the juices and softens them
- Tap the pan on your countertop before baking: This will pop any large air bubbles in the batter
- Leave to cool: Leaving the cheesecake to cool in the fridge for 1 or more hours yields the best consistency. If you are in a hurry to eat it you can pop it in the freezer for around 30 minutes until chilled through.
Storage Tips for Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
Once cooked, the cheesecakes will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. Once cooled to room temperature, wrap with plastic or store in a small airtight container and store in fridge.
FAQ
What kind of yogurt should I use?
I always recommend a higher protein option, the one I use is Yopro High Protein Vanilla Greek yogurt, but I would also recommend Chobani or even Chobani Fit for extra added protein.
What zero calorie sweetener do you recommend?
My go to is Natvia, an Australian brand, ive been using it for years and it is my absolute go to. However you could use any natural sweetener, such as; Lakanto Monkfruit (also I brand I use frequently), or even just plain old Stevia. Feel free to use ANY granulated sweetener you like, normal white sugar, brown sugar, etc.
Can I sub the cornstarch for flour?
You can, however I find cornstarch yields a slightly smoother consistency.
Why aren’t the top of my cheesecakes charring?
If using a zero calorie sweetener, I find that charring takes longer due to less caramelisation of the sugars, so to combat this, I recommend adding the cheesecakes to the top oven rack. You can also broil the cheesecakes for 1-3 minutes after the recommended baking time.
Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 120 g light cream cheese room temp
- 100 g vanilla or plain yogurt room temp
- 1 egg room temp
- 40 g zero calorie sweetener or any granulated sweetener of choice
- 50 g blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 g cornstarch 2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250C or 480F
- Slightly warm blueberries in the microwave or in a pan over medium heat until slightly soft or broken down. This step can be skipped and whole blueberries can be added to batter.
- Whisk cream cheese with a spoon until broken down
- Add sweetener, cornstarch and vanilla and mix until well incorporated
- Add yogurt and egg and mix until just combined and incorporated
- Stir through the blueberries and a to add cheesecake into a lined mini ramekin (10x6cm)
- Bake for 12-15 minutes on the top rack
- Allow to cool before refrigerating for 1-3 hours (for best results) or freezing for 30 minutes (if you are impatient)
- Serve with a dusting of icing sugar or warmed blueberries
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