This Mini Blueberry Cheesecake recipe is a fun twist on traditional cheesecake. You’ve got a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a sweet-tangy blueberry topping. What makes these treats truly irresistible is their convenience – they’re simple to prepare and perfectly portioned for individual servings. Trust me ya’ll, these mini cheesecakes are bound to win over everyone who tastes them!

Mini Blueberry Cheesecake

My Mini Blueberry Cheesecake recipe is a perfect dessert that blends the tangy creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet and juicy blueberries.

The buttery graham cracker crust adds an extra layer of deliciousness, making these individual cheesecakes irresistible.

The first time I made this recipe, I kept having to slap my kids’ hands becuase they kept trying to snatch another one.

I’m not going to lie – they ARE hard to stop eating!

I like to make these mini cheesecakes for parties and summer BBQs as they are not only tasty, but pretty too.

It’s much easier to share these mini desserts than a whole cheesecake.

If you garnish it with a red strawberry or some raspberries on top, it would make a great patriotic dessert for the 4th of July or Memorial Day!

Why You’ll Love My Mini Blueberry Cheesecake

Besides the fact that these easy mini cheesecakes are downright delicious, there are other reasons you will love them!

Because they are made in a muffin tin, they bake fairly quickly.
The individual cheesecakes make for the prefect party dessert, and the recipe is super simple to double or triple.
You can also make them ahead of time because they keep great in the refrigerator and you’ll want to serve them cold anyhow.

Ingredients for Mini Blueberry Cheesecake

The ingredient list for my delicious little cakes is pretty basic. I’ve made it easy by using a can of blueberry pie filling instead of making a homemade blueberry sauce from scratch.

Here’s what you need to make these individual blueberry cheescakes:

Cheesecake Filling: For the filling, you’ll need simple ingredients such as cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs.
Blueberry Filling: To make it easy, this recipe uses a large can of blueberry pie filling.
Cheesecake Crust: The crust is made from graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Crumble Topping: For the crumble topping, you’ll need brown sugar, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and flour.

Making Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes

Making these mini blueberry cheesecakes is easy and fun! You can even enlist the help of your children; mine love baking alongside me.

You start out by making the crust and patting it down firm into the bottom of the muffin cups. Then you put some of the cheesecake mixture in the cup, followed by blueberry filling, and a delicious crumble topping.

They’re so prettty!

Making the Crust

Our crust is made using graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. This combination creates a buttery graham cracker crust that perfectly complements our creamy cheesecake filling.

Pressing pre-measured amounts into cupcake liners in your muffin tin will give you just the right amount of crust for each mini dessert.

To start, combine graham cracker crumbs all the other crust ingredients in a small bowl until well mixed.
Then scoop this mixture into paper liners in your muffin pan and press it down to create a firm base.

Now let’s move on to the filling!

Making the Cheesecake Filling

For best results, you’ll need to make sure your cream cheese has been softented by bringing it to room temperature. If not, see the tip below.

First, add the cream cheese to a large bowl and beat it together with the sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Then add sour cream, vanilla extract and salt and continue beating until combined.
Next, add one egg at a time into the mixture and beat after each addition until well incorporated.

Making the Crumb Topping

The crumble topping is what really sets these mini blueberry cheescake cupcakes apart! It also makes them look prettier and adds some contrasting color to the blueberries.

Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl: brown sugar, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and flour
Using your fingers, mix ingredients together until combined and crumble like. You’ll add this on top of each cheesecake before baking.

Putting it All Together

After preparing the crust and the filling, it’s time to assemble the mini blueberry cheesecakes!

First scoop some cheesecake mixture onto the crust in each muffin tin.
Then add the blueberry pie filling and top it with the crumble topping.
Bake these delicious little cheesecakes in a preheated oven until they’re light golden brown.
Allow them to cool for a bit on a wire rack and then move to the refrigerator for a few hours until they are completely chilled. Trust me on this – they are much better when cold!

How to Store Mini Cheesecakes

Once cooled, store your mini blueberry cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge. They’re a great option for make-ahead desserts or if you just want to enjoy one small treat at a time!

Freezing Mini Cheesecakes

Once the little cakes are cooled, cover each one gently with plastic wrap, making sure every inch is covered.

Then, add an additional layer of protection by carefully wrapping it in foil. Now, find an airtight container or Ziploc bag large enough to fit them.

They can be kept frozen for as long as two months. When you’re ready to eat one, simply take it out from the freezer and leave it in the fridge overnight to thaw.

Recipe Tips

If your cream cheese isn’t softented, you can place it unopened in a bowl of hot water to help bring it to room temperature.
Use a silicone muffin pan instead of a regular muffin tin and forego the muffin liners. They should pop out perfectly intact!

Variations

Replace the blueberry pie filling with another berry filling or even a mixture of berries. Just think how delicious a mini cherry cheesecake would be!
Make your own blueberry compote to use instead of using canned filling. Or use my lemon blueberry jam instead.
Garnish with a little lemon zest to add some brightness to your bite.
Instead of topping the cheesecake mixture with the blueberry filling, swirl it into the filling using a toothpick.
Use crushed oreos instead of graham crackers for the crust.

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