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Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes

Delightful Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes for Summer Bliss

Irresistible Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes, a perfect light dessert for summer gatherings, combining creamy goodness with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat block cream cheese for a rich and smooth texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Stick with traditional sugar for sweetening.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is key.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Enhances the citrus notes.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for a creamy filling.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Combine with butter and sugar for richness.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Unsalted butter to control saltiness.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Standout star topping.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening the blueberry sauce.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Muffin pan
  • cupcake liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Blueberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Gently mash the berries while they cook for about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir it into the pan to thicken. Strain the mixture to remove skins and seeds, then let it cool.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and allow it to preheat fully. Gather your muffin pan lined with cupcake liners.
  3. Make Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of each cupcake liner and bake for about 5 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool.
  4. Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese and sugar until smooth, adding lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and eggs one at a time, blending on low.
  5. Assemble: Once the crusts have cooled, fill each cup with cheesecake filling until two-thirds full and spoon cooled blueberry sauce on top, swirling for a marbled effect.
  6. Bake: Bake for 17-20 minutes until tops are set with a slight jiggle in the center. Avoid opening the oven door.
  7. Cool & Chill: Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to avoid cracks. You can prepare the crust and filling up to 24 hours in advance.

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