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A smooth pale yellow lemon cheesecake filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust.

Perfect Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes with Bursting Compote

Indulge in these Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes featuring a golden-brown graham cracker crust, a smooth pale yellow lemon cheesecake filling, and a glossy, bursting cooked blueberry compote.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Finely crushed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar For the crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese Full-fat, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For the filling
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Full-fat, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest Freshly grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar For the compote
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice For the compote
  • 1 tsp cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp cold water for slurry
  • 12 curls lemon zest curls For garnish
  • 12 leaves fresh green mint leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Standard 12-cup muffin tin Essential for shaping the mini cheesecakes.
  • 12 Paper cupcake liners Prevents the crumbly crust from sticking to the pan.
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer Required for a perfectly smooth pale yellow filling.

Method
 

Baking & Assembly Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner. Bake for 5 minutes until a golden-brown graham cracker crumb crust forms. Let cool completely.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until perfectly smooth. Add the sugar and beat for 1 minute. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined to create a smooth pale yellow lemon cheesecake filling.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the cooled muffin cups. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still have a slight jiggle. Let them cool in the pan at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. While the cheesecakes chill, simmer the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan for 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch and cold water into a slurry, then stir it into the simmering berries. Cook for 1-2 minutes until you achieve a glossy, vibrant purple-blue cooked blueberry compote with bursting berries. Let it cool completely.
  5. Remove the chilled cheesecakes from the paper liners and place on a neutral ceramic plate. Top each with a spoonful of the dark purple syrup and compote. Garnish with a single tiny yellow lemon zest curl and a fresh green mint leaf. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Always use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to prevent a lumpy filling.
Tip 2: Do not overmix the batter after adding the eggs; this prevents cracking and sinking.
Tip 3: Never pour hot compote over cold cheesecakes, let the syrup cool completely first.