Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes Recipe
Deliciously tangy and sweet, these Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon-infused cheesecake filling, and a vibrant blueberry swirl, these mini cheesecakes are bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 14 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Blueberry Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (140 grams)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (13 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 2 teaspoons water
Crust:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (120 grams, about 8 full sheets)
- 3 tablespoons white sugar (40 grams)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted (50 grams)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 ml)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until softened, mash the berries, add cornflour mixture, cook until thickened, strain, and cool.
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven, line muffin pans, mix crust ingredients, press into pans, bake, and cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and eggs.
- Assemble the Cheesecakes: Fill muffin pans with cheesecake filling, add blueberry swirl, and swirl gently.
- Bake and Cool: Bake at 325°F, cool for 1 hour.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 3-4 hours or overnight, then serve.
Notes
- You can top the cheesecakes with additional fresh blueberries or a dollop of whipped cream before serving for extra flair.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother cheesecake filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Blueberry Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, Lemon Blueberry Swirl, Bite-sized Desserts
