Blueberry Orange Cheesecake Bites
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fresh blueberries and a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened Use room temperature for best results.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon zest of an orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, two tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a solid crust. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
Making the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and half a cup of sugar together until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract, eggs, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until well combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to break them.
Baking
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours to set completely.
- Once chilled, lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bite-sized squares.
Serving
- Serve chilled and enjoy the Blueberry Orange Cheesecake Bites.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Consider adding a drizzle of fresh orange juice mixed with powdered sugar as a topping.