Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– For the Blueberry Topping:
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Creating the Blueberry Mini Cheesecake is easier than you might think. Just follow these straightforward instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
– In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
– Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
– Spoon the mixture into mini dessert cups (or a mini cheesecake pan) and press down firmly to form the base.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
– Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well incorporated.
– Add vanilla extract and mix again until smooth.
– In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
3. Assemble the Cheesecakes:
– Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the prepared crust in each cup.
– Smooth out the tops with a spatula for an even finish.
– Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
4. Prepare the Blueberry Topping:
– In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
– Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
– Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Finish and Serve:
– Once the mini cheesecakes are set, remove them from the refrigerator.
– Top each cheesecake with the prepared blueberry mixture.
– Garnish with a few extra blueberries or a sprig of mint if desired for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 13g
- Protein: 3g