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Mini lemon blueberry cheesecakes with graham crust and blueberry swirl on white plate

Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes | Delicious & Easy Dessert


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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 14 mini cheesecakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Cornstarch

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