Ingredients
Scale
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Blueberry Mousse:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions
Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press Into Liners: Divide the crust mixture evenly among the liners, pressing firmly to form an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or a small glass for best results.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely while preparing the cheesecake layer.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
- Beat Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Fill the Liners: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are set and slightly jiggly. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Blueberry Mousse
- Cook the Blueberries: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the berries burst and the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Blend and Strain: Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes. Microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve, then stir into the blueberry puree.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled blueberry mixture until combined.
- Top the Cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the mousse over the chilled cheesecakes. Smooth the tops with a spatula for a polished look.
Chill and Serve
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecakes for at least 3 hours, allowing the mousse to set.
- Garnish: Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 45 min.
- Chill Time: 5 hours
- Cook Time: 20 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g