Juicy Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes
These mini lemon blueberry cheesecakes offer perfect portions with bright, fresh flavors, ideal for summer parties. They are easy to make ahead, bake evenly, and impress with a silky texture.
Equipment
- 2 12-count muffin pans or one 24-count muffin pan
- 14 cupcake liners standard size
- 1 saucepan for blueberry sauce
- 1 stand mixer or electric mixer with paddle attachment preferred
- 1 fine-mesh strainer for blueberry sauce
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice; cook until berries soften and juices release, mashing frequently.
- Whisk water and cornstarch together, then add to the saucepan; cook 1-2 more minutes until sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
- Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids; set blueberry sauce aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 325°F; line muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined; distribute evenly in the muffin liners, pressing firmly.
- Bake crusts for 5 minutes; remove and allow to cool while maintaining oven temperature.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixer until smooth; add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla; mix to combine, scraping sides as needed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition.
- Fill muffin liners evenly with cheesecake batter.
- Top each cheesecake with about 1 teaspoon of blueberry sauce and gently swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake cheesecakes at 325°F for 17-20 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool cheesecakes at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat block cream cheese at room temperature for best texture.
- Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks.
- Chill cheesecake thoroughly before serving.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days refrigerated.
- Freeze without blueberry topping for up to 3 months.
- Allow thawing overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Add topping fresh when serving to maintain appearance.