Description
Silky lemon blueberry mini cheesecakes bring summer’s sweetest memories to dessert lovers’ tables. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly portioned, these delightful treats promise a zesty escape with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 cup (240 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350°F. Place paper liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter until moistened. Press the crumbly mixture firmly into the base of each liner, creating a compact foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until silky and uniform. Incorporate egg, extracting maximum flavor from lemon juice and zest, blending until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately introduce whole blueberries into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution. Carefully ladle the cheesecake batter into prepared liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake 15-18 minutes, monitoring until centers appear set and slightly firm to touch. Remove and allow miniature cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill the mini desserts in refrigerator for minimum two hours, enabling them to solidify and develop rich, tangy flavor profile. Serve cold for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed oat cookies for a gluten-free version.
- Fold blueberries gently to prevent breaking and maintain their beautiful whole shape throughout the cheesecake mixture.
- For intense lemon flavor, use fresh lemon zest and avoid bottled lemon juice, which can taste less vibrant and authentic.
- Cool cheesecakes completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent cracking and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg