Description
These Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious blueberry filling. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they are sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch (dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (pulsed in a food processor into fine crumbs)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter – melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (or ¼ cup light brown sugar + ¼ cup granulated sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Dash of salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter – melted
- 12 oz. cream cheese – softened
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg – slightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). This ensures that your cheesecakes will bake evenly and set perfectly.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the blueberries start to burst and the mixture begins to thicken. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the blueberries and stir well. Allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the filling is glossy and thick. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. You should be able to form clumps that hold together when pressed.
- Place mini cupcake liners in a muffin tin and press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner. Use the back of a spoon to firmly pack it down.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the 6 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla, and the slightly beaten egg. Mix until creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into each liner, filling them about ¾ of the way full. You should see a nice even layer on top of the crust.
- Top each cheesecake with about 1 tablespoon of the blueberry filling, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Use a toothpick to swirl if desired, but don’t overmix!
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly. They will firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. You can substitute Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter option, and consider adding a touch of sour cream for added richness.