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Blueberry Mousse Cheesecakes


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 6 hrs.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely while preparing the cheesecake layer.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

  1. Beat Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  2. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  3. Fill the Liners: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Blend and Strain: Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecakes for at least 3 hours, allowing the mousse to set.
  2. 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