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Blueberry Topping for Cheesecake

A delicious and sweet blueberry topping perfect for enhancing your cheesecake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water for cornstarch mixture

Method
 

Prepare the Blueberry Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh blueberries and granulated sugar.
  2. Stir gently until the blueberries start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
  4. If using cornstarch, mix it with water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then add to the saucepan.
  5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool before serving over cheesecake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This topping can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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