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Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes for a Refreshing Summer Treat

These Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes are a refreshing summer treat, light, creamy, and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits for a gluten-free option
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted; can substitute with dairy-free margarine
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 500 grams Cream Cheese full-fat recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract preferred
  • 0.25 cups Lemon Juice fresh lemons are ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier option
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch can be substituted with arrowroot starch
  • 0.5 cups Water to dissolve cornstarch

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

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.

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