Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes (Printable Version)

Bite-sized cheesecakes with tangy lemon and juicy blueberry swirl. Perfect individual portions for parties and gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (100 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 g)

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream (60 g)

→ Blueberry Compote

11 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (75 g)
12 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 g)
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh blueberries
15 - Additional lemon zest

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Divide evenly among liners (about 1 tablespoon each), pressing firmly to form a crust.
03 - Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest; beat until just combined. Fold in sour cream.
05 - Divide cheesecake batter among crusts.
06 - Heat blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until berries burst, 3–5 minutes. Let cool, then swirl a spoonful on top of each cheesecake before baking.
07 - Bake for 15–17 minutes, until centers are just set. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.
08 - Garnish with fresh blueberries and extra lemon zest before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries feels like sunshine on a plate
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfectly portioned dessert
  • You can make them a day ahead and they actually taste better after resting
02 -
  • Overbeating the filling incorporates too much air and leads to cracked cheesecakes
  • The centers should still jiggle slightly when you remove them from the oven
  • Cheesecakes continue cooking as they cool so remove them before they seem completely done
03 -
  • Skip the swirl and serve blueberry compote on the side for a cleaner look
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps every single time

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