Description
Creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet, these Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes feature a buttery graham crust, smooth lemon filling, and a swirl of homemade blueberry sauce. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a bright make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
Fresh blueberries for the sauce
Granulated sugar for the sauce
Lemon juice for the sauce
Water
Graham cracker crumbs
Granulated sugar for the crust
Unsalted butter, melted
Full-fat cream cheese, softened
Granulated sugar for the filling
Fresh lemon zest
Fresh lemon juice for the filling
Large eggs, room temperature
Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Cook the blueberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until the berries burst and release their juices, lightly mashing as they soften.
2. Stir cornstarch with water, add it to the blueberry mixture, and cook briefly until thickened; strain for a smooth sauce and let it cool.
3. Heat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
4. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into liners to form the crusts.
5. Bake the crusts briefly until set, then let them cool while keeping the oven temperature the same.
6. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until combined.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently until incorporated.
8. Fill each crust with cheesecake batter and spoon a small amount of blueberry sauce on top.
9. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the sauce into the batter.
10. Bake until the centers are just set and no longer wet.
11. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Bring all ingredients to room temperature to prevent lumps.
Avoid overmixing after adding the eggs to reduce air bubbles.
Frozen blueberries can be used; add extra cornstarch if needed.
Swirl the blueberry sauce lightly to create a marbled look.
Chill for at least 3–4 hours before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg