Description
These Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, zingy lemon, and sweet blueberries, perfect for individual-sized desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) graham crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces (450g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or thawed blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter until evenly coated. Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin liner and compact it.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Divide the filling evenly among the prepared crusts, filling about 3/4 of the way up.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are slightly jiggly but the edges are set. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Spoon the blueberry topping over each cheesecake before serving. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks, and cool the cheesecakes gradually before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 125
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, lemon blueberry dessert, individual cheesecake, easy cheesecake recipe