Description
Delightful Mini Blueberry Lemon Cheesecakes blend zesty citrus with sweet berry goodness in perfect bite-sized portions. Creamy cheesecake lovers will savor these elegant desserts that promise a refreshing twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Fruit Topping:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (160C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the base of each liner to create a compact crust foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a smooth texture.
- Gently fold in fresh lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest, distributing the citrusy flavors evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
- Delicately scatter fresh blueberries across the top of each mini cheesecake, creating a decorative and flavorful garnish.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the centers appear set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mini cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the cheesecakes to firm up and develop a rich, creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and gently incorporating eggs at room temperature.
- Create a water bath by placing the muffin tin in a larger pan filled with hot water to ensure even, gentle baking and prevent surface cracking.
- Customize the recipe by swapping blueberries with other berries like raspberries or strawberries for varied flavor profiles.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free graham crackers or replacing the crust with almond flour for a nutty alternative base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg