Description
Savor Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Bites: creamy, bite-sized treats with a luscious blueberry topping—perfect for any celebration or dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (for compote)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for compote)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of melted unsalted butter. Stir until all crumbs are evenly coated.
- Mold the Crust: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner, packing it down firmly.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.
- Fill the Cups: Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake the Cheesecakes: Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool Them Down: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecakes inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Then remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Blueberry Compote: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Top and Serve: Once the mini cheesecakes are chilled, spoon the blueberry compote over each cheesecake just before serving. Enjoy!