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Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes


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  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 3 hours 43 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect easy dessert when you want something creamy, bright, and beautiful without making a full-sized cheesecake. These mini cheesecake bites have a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth lemon cheesecake filling, and a sweet blueberry topping that makes them ideal for brunch, parties, holiday dessert tables, or everyday sweet cravings. If you are looking for easy recipe ideas, dessert ideas, party desserts, mini desserts, cheesecake cups, or food ideas that feel both elegant and simple, this recipe is a delicious one to keep on repeat.


Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup sour cream

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 1/2 cups blueberries

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon lemon juice


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter until the texture looks like wet sand.

3. Divide the crust mixture evenly among the liners and press it firmly into the bottom of each cup.

4. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add 1/2 cup sugar and mix until creamy.

7. Blend in the sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

8. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.

9. Divide the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts.

10. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the centers are just set with a slight jiggle.

11. Let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours.

12. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, water, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

13. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring gently, until the blueberries soften and the sauce thickens.

14. Let the topping cool completely.

15. Spoon the blueberry topping over the chilled mini cheesecakes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the filling once the eggs are added, because too much air can cause the mini cheesecakes to puff up in the oven and then sink too much as they cool.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 165mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg