Mini Blueberry Cheesecake (No-Bake or Baked Chocolate Base – Kid-Friendly & Bakery-Style)
If you’re looking for a dessert that looks elegant but is easy to recreate at home, this mini blueberry cheesecake is a perfect choice. What makes this recipe stand out is its versatility—you can make it with a no-bake chocolate biscuit base for convenience, or a thin baked chocolate sponge layer for a more refined, pastry-style finish.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal
Chocolate Biscuit Base (No-Bake)
- 150 g chocolate biscuits (or digestive + 1 tbsp cocoa powder)
- 75 g unsalted butter, melted
Thin Chocolate Sponge Base (Baked)
- 2 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 200 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g finely chopped chocolate (optional)
Topping
- Fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves (optional)
🅰️ No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Version
Prepare the LayersCrush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.Press a thin, firm layer into the bottom of your molds.Press another thin layer on parchment (for the top).Chill for 15–20 minutes until firm.
🅱️ Baked Chocolate Sponge Version
Make the BatterWhisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla.Sift together flour and cocoa powder, then gently fold into the batter. Fold in milk and melted butter.👉 Be gentle—this keeps the sponge light but still thin and flexible. Bake ThinSpread the batter thinly (about 5–8 mm) onto a lined baking tray.Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.Let cool completely, then cut into circles using your molds.👉 Optional: Lightly brush with simple syrup to keep it soft.
Cheesecake Filling (Same for Both Versions)
Make the creamWhip the cream to soft peaks.In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.Fold the whipped cream into the mixture until light and airy. Add texture (optional)Fold in finely chopped chocolate pieces.
Assembly (Both Versions)
Place your base layer (biscuit or chocolate sponge) in the moldAdd cheesecake fillingSmooth the top carefullyAdd a top layerChill for at least 2 hours (or freeze briefly for sharper edges)
Decoration
Carefully remove moldsAdd a swirl of whipped creamTop with fresh blueberriesGarnish with mint if desired
Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Nutritional Facts (Approx. per mini cheesecake)
(Values vary depending on biscuit vs sponge base and chocolate addition)
Calories: 320–420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25–35 g | Protein: 5–7 g | Fat: 22–30 g | Saturated Fat: 12–18 g | Sugar: 18–28 g | Fiber: 1–3 g
⚠️ Notes on Nutrition
- No-bake biscuit base tends to be slightly higher in fat due to butter and biscuits.
- Baked sponge base is a bit lighter and lower in fat but similar in calories overall.
- Adding chocolate pieces or extra whipped cream increases calories and sugar.