Description
These Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes are a zesty twist on a classic dessert — the perfect mix of tangy lemon flavor, rich creamy texture, and juicy blueberry topping. Ideal for parties, quick dessert ideas, or sweet bites on-the-go, they’re easy to prepare and beautiful to serve. With a buttery graham cracker crust and vibrant fruit finish, this easy recipe is a must-try if you’re looking for healthy snack options, fun food ideas, or elegant breakfast ideas that can double as dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (for topping)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tbsp sugar. Press into muffin liners and bake for 5 minutes. Cool.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spoon filling over crusts, almost to the top. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool at room temp, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. In a saucepan, cook blueberries, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, water, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
8. Top chilled cheesecakes with blueberry sauce and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are key for a smooth batter.
Don’t skip chilling time; it helps the texture and flavor develop.
Add blueberry topping just before serving to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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