Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes Recipe
These Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes are a delightful treat bursting with fresh flavors. The creamy cheesecake filling is swirled with a tangy blueberry compote and sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for individual servings or a party dessert!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Blueberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Step 1: Create the Blueberry Swirl In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the blueberries break down. Set aside to cool.
- Step 2: Prepare the Crust Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners and bake for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Whip Up the Cheesecake Batter Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Step 4: Assemble and Swirl Spoon cheesecake batter over crusts, then add blueberry mixture. Swirl with a toothpick.
- Step 5: Bake and Chill Bake for 17–20 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can top with additional fresh blueberries or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes, Cheesecake Recipe, Blueberry Swirl Cheesecakes