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    Home » Desserts » Blueberry Sauce for Cheesecake

    Blueberry Sauce for Cheesecake

    by Lainey · Posted: Feb 7, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Delicious, warm blueberry sauce which is fabulous on pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or ice cream! Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well.

    a spoonful of blueberry sauce from a glass container

    Health Benefits of Blueberries

    • A powerful antioxidant – blueberries in fact is named as the “king of antioxidants”
    • Packed with Vitamin C and potassium
    • Perfect for the calorie-conscious – it is low high in nutrients but low in calories
    • Neutralizes free radicals in the body, thus slowing the aging process and can prevent cancer from growing
    • Blueberries lower blood pressure

    Tips & Variations:

    • When adding the cornstarch to make it thick, do not add directly to the boiling pot. You have to mix it with a little cold water and mix to avoid lumps of cornstarch in your blueberry sauce.
    • To add in a tangy flavor, aside from adding lemon juice, you can put some lemon rind. It makes a whole lot of difference!
    • If lemon juice is not available, use orange juice instead. It is of the same deliciousness!
    • Here are ideas on how to use your yummy, homemade blueberry sauce: top it on pound cakes, vanilla ice cream, warm toasts, or mix it into a pancake and you instantly have blueberry pancakes!

    How to Make Blueberry Sauce for Cheesecake:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • fresh blueberries
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • lemon juice 
    • cornstarch
    ingredients for blueberry sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup blueberries, sugar, ½ cup water, and lemon juice:

    ingredients of blueberry sauce in a small saucepan

    Heat over low-medium heat to a low boil. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water:

    a mixed cornstarch and water on a glass bowl and the other ingredients on a saucepan

    Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into blueberries, being careful not to break blueberries. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thick. The consistency of the blueberry sauce should look like so:

    a spoonful of thick blueberry sauce

    Cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    a spoonful of blueberry sauce

    Now, you are ready to make your delicious blueberry cheesecake! You can tap your shoulder now after making your very own blueberry sauce 🙂

    two servings of sliced cheesecakes drizzled with blueberry sauce on a white plate with a fork

    This homemade blueberry sauce can last up to months when frozen. What are you waiting for? Make a big batch of blueberry sauce now!

    blueberry sauce on a glass bottle container

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What can you serve with blueberry sauce?

    There is a lot that you can serve with blueberry sauce. Yummy options are pancakes, waffles, bread, yogurt, and even fresh fruits!

    How do you thicken the blueberry sauce?

    When making this sauce, you have to include cornstarch mixed with a little water to make it thick. The mixture is called a slurry.

    How long does homemade blueberry sauce last?

    If stored properly in the freezer, it can last up to months. Just thaw whatever you need at a time.

    Does blueberry sauce need to be refrigerated?

    Yes, it should be refrigerated after cooling it completely so it won’t go bad.

    Here are more blueberry recipes to try!

    • Keto Blueberry Pancakes
    • Blueberry Cupcake Bouquet
    • Blueberry Scones Recipe
    • Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
    • 2 EASY Smoothie Bowls
    a spoonful of blueberry sauce
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    5 from 2 votes

    Blueberry Sauce

    A sweet and delicious sauce that is best for cheesecakes, ice cream, pancakes, waffles or any of your favorite dessert!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 618kcal
    Author: Lainey

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh blueberries
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup blueberries, sugar, ½ cup water, and lemon juice.
    • Heat over low-medium heat to a low boil.
    • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
    • Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into blueberries, being careful not to break blueberries.
    • Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thick.
    • Cool completely.
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 158g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 129g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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