Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes (Printable)
Bite-sized treats featuring tangy lemon filling and sweet blueberry compote on graham crust.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Blueberry Compote
11 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh blueberries
15 - Additional lemon zest
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Divide evenly among liners, about 1 tablespoon each, pressing firmly to form a crust.
03 - Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until just combined. Fold in sour cream.
05 - Divide the cheesecake batter among crusts.
06 - In a small saucepan, heat blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until berries burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then swirl a spoonful on top of each cheesecake before baking.
07 - Bake cheesecakes for 15 to 17 minutes, until centers are just set. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.
08 - Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries and extra lemon zest if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These little cheesecakes bake faster than a full one so you can satisfy that creamy craving sooner
- The individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect bite sized dessert
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- Overbeating the egg can cause air bubbles which lead to cracking so mix just until combined
- The cheesecakes will continue cooking as they cool in the pan so pull them when they still have a slight wobble
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly so do not rush the softening step
- A spring loaded ice cream scoop makes portioning the filling into each liner mess free