You really canโt go wrong with a berry dessert. Berries and chocolate are usually some of the only ingredients that donโt cause any type of argument. While I love strawberry, I have a special weak spot in my heart for blueberries. The way they color everything and have that slightly tart flavor- theyโre just perfect. This special โcakeโ is one of my new favorites since it combines that lovely blueberry flavor with a creamy top with a cookie base.
This Nova Scotia blueberry cream cake is a local favorite in this Atlantic Canadian province. Unlike a traditional cake, this is more like if a sugar cookie and a cheesecake had a baby.
A rich, crispy cookie forms the base, while a sour cream topping gives it the creaminess from the title. And of course, we canโt forget the blueberries, which give the cream layer so much fresh flavor.
When it all comes together the result is very much like a cheesecake, but with a milder cream layer and much more fruit flavor.
FOR THE BASE:
- 1โ1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1โ1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
FOR THE TOP LAYER:
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375หF. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder for cake in large bowl. Cut in butter, then stir in vanilla and egg. Mix until uniform in color. Turn out into 9โ lined and greased springform pan. Press into bottom of pan.
- Whisk together egg yolk, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract for topping. Fold in blueberries. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until center is set and no longer jiggles when shaken. Allow to cool completely before removing from pan to serving dish.
- Cut into slices to serve. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Source : Food.ma