Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes
Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes are the perfect summer dessert that combines zesty lemon and sweet blueberries in delightful portions. These individual cheesecakes are not only refreshing but also easy to prepare, making them a fantastic choice for summer parties, brunches, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. Each bite delivers a creamy texture paired with a vibrant blueberry topping, all beautifully nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. With minimal prep time and no melting worries, these mini desserts will surely be a hit at your next event.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (140 grams)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (13 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (120 grams, about 8 full sheets)
- 3 tablespoons white sugar (40 grams)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted (50 grams)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 ml)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2. In a saucepan, heat blueberries, white sugar, lemon juice, cornflour, and water until thickened; set aside to cool.
- 3. Combine crushed graham crackers and white sugar; mix in melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- 4. Beat cream cheese and white sugar until smooth; add lemon juice, zest, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until blended.
- 5. Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 22 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6. Cool completely before adding blueberry topping; chill for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg