Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine fresh or frozen blueberries, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat while gently mashing the blueberries for 2-3 minutes until softened. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into the mixture, cooking for another minute until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Distribute 1½ tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each cup, press down to form a crust, and bake for 8 minutes until golden. Cool and reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing for another minute. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing only until just combined. Gently fold in sour cream.
- Distribute 3 tablespoons of cheesecake batter into each muffin cup on top of the crusts. Add 1½ teaspoons of blueberry topping to each cheesecake, and swirl the sauce with a toothpick.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 18-20 minutes until the centers are slightly jiggly but set. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks in the cheesecake tops. Refrigerating the cheesecakes for at least 3 hours allows the flavors to develop beautifully.
