These Mini Berry Swirl Cheesecakes are super easy to make, using everyday ingredients. They make perfect petite desserts.
One of my mom’s specialties was homemade cheesecake. These yummy, mini berry swirl cheesecakes are perfect for individual desserts! Driscoll’s berries are so fresh and plump. I headed out to our local Food Lion store this past weekend and grabbed some ripe red raspberries and juicy blueberries. Knowing that I wanted to create a gorgeous (and delicious) cheesecake recipe. But, I love petite desserts- so I’m making them into little ones. These would be absolutely perfect for a little gathering at your home- served with white dessert wine. The berry puree mixed with Cabot Cooperative’s creamy sour cream and cream cheese are perfect harmony of yumminess.
Food Lion stores remind me very much of a store called Food Mart. It was a little Mom & Pop- type grocery store we had in Connecticut. I remember my Grandparents would drive from Avon to Bristol to shop and then drop off all sorts of junk food goodies for us to consume. I’d much rather support an independent grocery store, like Food Lion than the big box stores. They carry lots of major brands, locally produced products and the staff always has smiles on their faces. They actually care about their customers!
So for this gorgeous berry swirl cheesecake, the recipe makes 24 mini cheesecakes. You can certainly bake them all, wrap well with plastic wrap and freeze a few for that late night craving of yummy homemade goodness. I’m making them for my husband to take to work. So the more I can make, the better! Make sure you check out a local Food Lion store soon and grab some fresh Driscoll’s Berries!
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Mini Berry Swirl Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- Cheesecake crust:
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 20 Nila wafers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks Cabot salted butter melted
- Cheesecake filling:
- 12 ounces Cabot cream cheese room temperature
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Cabot sour cream full-fat
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Berry puree:
- 1 6-ounce package Driscoll's red raspberries
- 1 4.4-ounce package Driscoll's blueberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 3-ounce package raspberry Jell-o gelatin
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, over low to medium heat, cook the lemon juice with the raspberries and blueberries until the berries are soft. Press through a fine mesh strainer or hand food mill. Discard the pulp and seeds. Pour the berry juices back into the saucepan and heat over medium heat with the package of Jell-o and water. Boil for about 10 minutes, until it starts to thicken. Pour the mixture into a Pyrex measuring cup. Place the measuring cup into a bowl of ice cubes to cool. Set aside.
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In a food processor, pulse graham crackers and Nila wafers until they are fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a large bowl. Mix in sugar and melted butter. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of 24 paper-lined muffin tins.
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In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time and combine. Add in the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla and lemon juice and mix thoroughly to combine. Scoop evenly into the 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Spoon the berry/Jell-o mixture over the mini-cheesecakes. Swirl with a toothpick.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 30-32 minutes. Turn the oven off and let sit in the oven for about 10 minutes. Take the muffin pan of cheesecakes out of the oven. Let cool completely. Chill for 1 hour or so before serving.
Jessica these mini cheesecakes are gorgeous!! Loving the bright color – I can almost taste those berries. Thanks for sharing.
Such a great idea.
Dessert without having the guilt of how big your slice is!
I totally agree about shopping in independent stores. Our local farmers market is locally sourced (as much as possible) and everyone is so happy and helpful (Plus they have the best sample tables!!!)
gotta love a good cheesecake!
These cheesecakes look so good. Send a few my way!
These are so pretty and I’m sure they taste amazing! Great recipe.
I always love serving individual desserts — there’s something so special about getting your own mini cake. The cheesecake sounds divine!
Valentia,
Thanks for stopping by!! I know, aren’t individual desserts such a great idea?!
This sounds delicious! yummm
thanks Jenny! They are so good!
These are perfect for a party. They look so easy to make too.
Thanks for stopping by again Tara!
You had me at cheesecake! I am a total sucker for cheesecake anything haha and these mini berry swirl cheesecakes are perfect to make and take to any party!
Even though cheesecake is not my favorite dessert yours look so appealing. They are an easy recipe and one that many would certainly like and want to make.
im a huge fan of cheesecake that i can eat an entire plate. this is good that it comes in mini for portion control and also great for serving with tea or coffee for a night cap.
This looks absolutely delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing <3
I love cheesecake, specially blueberry but this will be good for a change. Or maybe I will just do it with blueberry. Omg! This made me salivate.
These look so yummy! I’m going to have to give this recipe a go once I’m off all liquids! Reward myself for being able to eat solids again.
I’m pretty open to any kind of cheesecake and these are no exception! They look so yummy and I love how you can get your own personal one!
Blueberry cheesecake is the best. My tastebuds have been picky to what I eat since I had a flu. Good thing, a friend offered me this. And it was heavenly. I will keep this recipe to try making it myself.
I’m always up for cheesecakes and that looks quite tasty too. Those little goodies are a perfect treat to make for whenever I’m hungry.
These cheesecakes look yummy!! Great dish to bring to pot lucks, or family meals. Thanks for sharing.
I love cheesecakes and these look amazing.
I really wanna make these berry cheesecakes, they look incredible. i’m doing whole30 rght now but for sure will be making them as soon as I finish, look amazing. and perfect for the weekend.
Mini berry swirl cheesecakes look so pretty!! I love cheese cake and going to give it a go!
Perfect for breakfast or a snack. I love cheesecake so much!
What an amazing post! These look so decadent. I’m sure my family would love them. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
What a cute little option when you have a cheesecake craving! I’ll have to try these out.
These look so yummy! I love cheesecake.
These cheesecakes look awesome. It’s definitely something I know my daughter would love. And it’s small so it’s not too big an indulgence for me.
Looks so yummy! Saved this recipe in my favorites!
Omg those look yumm… the preggo me is craving for them now… I am sure my little one would love it 😊 👍🏼.. I would definitely give it a try 😍