Ingredients
- •9 graham crackers (about 1.5 cups crumbs)
- •3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- •2 tbsp granulated sugar
- •1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- •¼ cup granulated sugar (for compote)
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- •16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
- •½ cup granulated sugar
- •2 large eggs, room temperature
- •¼ cup sour cream
- •2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- •1 tbsp lemon zest
- •1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- •¼ tsp kosher salt
- •½ tsp vanilla extract
- •Whipped cream for serving
- •Fresh blueberries for garnish
- •Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
Make blueberry compote - combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small saucepan
Cook over medium heat for 5–7 min until berries break down and release juice
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 min until thickened
Remove from heat, mash slightly with a fork, and let cool completely
Make graham cracker crust - pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs
Mix graham crumbs with melted butter and 2 tbsp sugar until mixture resembles wet sand
Divide crust mixture among six 6-oz mason jars or ramekins (about 2–3 tbsp per jar)
Press crust firmly into bottom of each jar using the bottom of a small glass
Refrigerate jars while preparing filling
Make lemon cheesecake filling - in stand mixer or large bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy (3–4 min)
Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until well combined
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated
Add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, salt, and vanilla extract
Beat until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed
Divide cheesecake filling among prepared jars, filling to about 2/3 full
Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of cooled blueberry compote onto each cheesecake
Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl compote into filling with a circular motion
Add remaining cheesecake filling to jars, filling to about 3/4 full
Add another small spoonful of compote on top and swirl gently
Tap jars gently on counter to release air bubbles
Loosely place lids on jars (do not seal tight)
Preheat sous vide water bath to 176°F (80°C)
Carefully place jars in water bath, ensuring water comes at least 3/4 up the sides
Cook for 1 h until cheesecakes are set but still slightly jiggly in center
When cook time is complete, carefully remove jars from water bath
Let cool at room temperature for 20 min
Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 4 h or overnight
Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and a sprinkle of lemon zest
Serve chilled directly from jars
Notes
- •Compote must be completely cool before swirling or it will melt the batter
- •Don't over-swirl - you want distinct ribbons of blueberry
- •Reserve some compote for serving alongside if desired
- •These are perfect make-ahead desserts for entertaining
