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No Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes

No Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes are absolutely adorable, full of fresh, bright flavors, and perfect for spring or summer. Super easy to make - no oven or stovetop needed!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes
Author Tessa Arias

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 sleeve (9 crackers, 140 grams) graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

  • 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, completely softened to room temperature*
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 grams) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (80 grams) blackberry preserves

For topping:

  • 1 cup (145 grams) blackberries, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Fresh blackberries, for garnish

Instructions

For the crust:

  • Thoroughly grease a mini cheesecake pan. Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until moistened. Divide the mixture among the cavities of the cheesecake pan, about 1 heaping tablespoon in each. Firmly press into the bottom of each cavity (a shot glass or tart tamper are perfect for this). Set aside.

For the cheesecake:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until creamy and well combined. Add the cream, lemon juice, and blackberry preserves, and continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes, until well combined and thickened, with a texture similar to frosting. Divide the mixture among each cavity and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Chill until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. The cheesecake can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

For the topping:

  • Combine the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in the bowl of a blender or food processor and pulse until pureed. Top each cheesecake with a dollop of the sauce. Garnish each mini cheesecake with fresh blackberries. Serve.

Notes

*Be sure to use high-quality, full-fat bricks of cream cheese to ensure a rich and creamy texture, and avoid watery, rubbery mini cheesecakes.