Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes (Printable version)

Individual cheesecakes with zesty lemon filling, homemade blueberry compote, and crunchy graham cracker crust.

# What you need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp lemon zest
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Blueberry Compote

11 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh blueberries
15 - Additional lemon zest

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - 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 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest; beat until just combined. Fold in sour cream.
05 - Divide the cheesecake batter among crusts.
06 - Heat blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until berries burst, 3-5 minutes. Let cool, then swirl a spoonful on top of each cheesecake before baking.
07 - Bake for 15-17 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 tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries creates the perfect balance
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own cute little cake
  • They look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for silky smooth cheesecake filling
  • Overmixing after adding the egg can cause cracks, so mix just until combined
  • The cheesecakes will continue cooking slightly as they cool, so remove them while centers still jiggle
03 -
  • Run a thin knife around the edges of the cheesecakes before removing liners for clean release
  • If you notice cracks, a generous dollop of blueberry compote hides them beautifully

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