Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of flavors with these Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes. Smooth and creamy, each bite-sized dessert features a zesty lemon filling swirled with sweet blueberries, making them an irresistible treat for summer gatherings or casual snacking. Perfectly portioned in muffin cups, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead, ensuring you have a stunning dessert ready for any occasion. Whether served on a platter, topped with whipped cream, or even frozen for a refreshing snack, these mini cheesecakes will become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 500 grams cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for blueberry topping)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp corn starch
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for blueberry topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry topping by combining blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan; mix cornstarch with water and add it to the pan. Cook until thickened, then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar; press into muffin cups.
- Bake crusts for 8 minutes; lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by lemon juice and zest.
- Fill muffin cups with cheesecake batter and top with blueberry mixture; swirl gently.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center; cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (50g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg