Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes (Print Version)

Individual cheesecakes with zesty lemon filling, sweet blueberry compote swirl, and buttery graham cracker crust. A delightful handheld dessert ideal for gatherings.

# 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:

01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F and 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 over medium heat until berries burst, 3–5 minutes. Let cool, then swirl a spoonful on top of each cheesecake before baking
07 - Bake cheesecakes 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little cake
  • The compote swirls create that gorgeous marbled look without any fancy technique
02 -
  • Overmixing the filling after adding the egg can cause cracks, so stop as soon as everything is combined
  • The cheesecakes will continue cooking slightly as they cool in the pan, so remove them when they still have a tiny wobble
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps and ensure smooth batter every time
  • Use a cookie scoop to evenly distribute the batter without making a mess

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