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LEMON, BLUEBERRY & GINGER CHEESECAKE POTS

Creamy, zesty and layered with sweet blueberries and crunchy ginger biscuits, these no-bake cheesecake pots are the perfect quick dessert. They look impressive but are wonderfully simple to make; ideal if you’re new to the kitchen or short on time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: easy recipe, layered, no bake, quick, simple, summer
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: from £1.30

Ingredients

  • 100 g Ginger Snap Biscuits
  • 200 g Blueberries keep 50g for decoration
  • 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 200 g Cream Cheese
  • 50 g Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 5 tbsp Lemon Curd
  • 1 tbsp Icing Sugar

Instructions

Crush the biscuits

  • Place the ginger snap biscuits into a sealed food bag and gently bash them with a rolling pin. Don’t worry about making them perfectly fine, a mix of small crumbs and slightly larger crunchy pieces gives a lovely texture.
  • Tip: If the bag starts to split, double bag it. You’re aiming for crumbs that look like coarse sand with a few bigger bits.

Make the blueberry layer

  • Add 150g of the blueberries to a small saucepan along with the golden caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of water.
  • Heat gently over a low to medium heat. Stir occasionally as the sugar dissolves, you’ll see the berries start to release their juices and soften.
  • Once the mixture begins to gently bubble, let it simmer for a few minutes. Stir every 30–60 seconds to prevent sticking.
  • You’re looking for the berries to look soft and slightly jammy, and the liquid to thicken to a glossy, glaze-like consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, it will thicken more as it cools.

Make the cheesecake filling

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, Greek yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon curd, vanilla extract and icing sugar.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy. The mixture should look silky and hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk.
  • Tip: If it looks lumpy, keep whisking, cream cheese just needs a little encouragement to smooth out.

Layer your cheesecake pots

  • Now for the fun part; building your layers!
  • Start with a spoonful of crushed biscuits in the bottom of each glass.
  • Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Spoon over some of the softened blueberries, followed by a small drizzle or dollop of lemon curd.
  • Repeat the layers once more for a layered effect.

Finish and decorate

  • Top with a final spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
  • Scatter over a few fresh blueberries (from the reserved 50g) and a sprinkle of biscuit crumbs for a little crunch.
  • If you like, add a tiny extra swirl of lemon curd on top for colour.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve straight away for a quick treat, or chill for 30–60 minutes if you prefer a slightly firmer texture. These are perfect for dinner parties, family desserts or a simple midweek sweet fix.

Notes

  • Make ahead: These can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept chilled.
  • Texture tip: For a firmer cheesecake layer, chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Biscuit swap: Digestives or hobnobs work well if you don’t have ginger snaps.
  • Sweeter version: Add an extra spoon of lemon curd between layers if you prefer a tangier finish.
  • Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.