A great use for fresh blueberries is making a blueberry compote. It's so easy and tasty! We love making these fun Blueberry Cheesecake Shooters during blueberry season. You may this a Cheesecake Parfait as well, whatever you call them, they are delicious!
When you need a dessert you can make ahead and enjoy later, these cheesecake shooters are perfect for that! Just make your blueberry compote (or change it to cherry, strawberry, blackberry or raspberry compote) ahead of time. Make up to 3 days before.
You can also make the graham cracker crumbs and cheesecake filling in advance as well and assemble when ready.
This is a great party dessert recipe! It's even great for transporting and assembling on site for an event (which I have done a few times).
Dress these Blueberry Cheesecake Shooters up or down. Serve in shooter glasses, wine glasses or disposable plastic shooter cups with disposable spoons. Or make as one big dessert in a pretty glass bowl.
My 12 year old son made the Blueberry Compote (love that kid!). I have been teaching my kids to taste as the go when helping in the kitchen and adjust how they see fit, he tasted it and said "it needs something".
He rummaged in our spice pantry and came back with my homemade Spiced Sugar it elevates so many things PLUS the flavored sugar makes a great & inexpensive food gift!
If you have extra compote (or want to make some more now that you see how easy it is) this incredible Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake is a perfect way to use it up! Above is the original image from 2014.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- fresh blueberries
- fresh lemon
- sugar
- vanilla
- graham crackers
- butter
- cream cheese & sour cream
- instant vanilla pudding
- cream cheese, softened
Original 2014 photo above
Variations
- Add a bit of sophistication to your blueberry topping by adding a little cinnamon and cardamom.
- Create just a bottom layer of crumb mixture or two layers.
- Save a little crumb mixture and use as a topping garnish. YOu can also garnish with some fresh blueberries or a mint leaf.
- Swap graham cracker crumbs for Biscoff cookie crumbs, yum!
- If gluten is an issue, leave out the graham cracker crumbs or swap for something similar gluten free.
- Swap cheesecake mixture for something lighter like vanilla yogurt (a high protein Greek yogurt is delicious with this topping). I love this Blueberry Swirl Yogurt.
- This blueberry mixture is also fabulous on cakes, like this fabulous Blueberry Lemon Cake.
Tips
- Serve cold.
- If serving in small shooter dishes or cups, after spooning in your crumb mixture, place filling in a plastic baggie, sip off one end and pipe in. It's a nice fresh look vs spooning it in. After, tap tap tap your cups/bowls to even it out before adding berry mixture.
- If sugar is an issue, depending on the sweetness of your blueberries, you may be able to cut it down a TBS or more.
- Blueberry compote will thicken as it cools.
- When making blueberry compote, use a pot larger than you think you need. If it spatters on you, it will stain.
Make Ahead
- Make each component (crumb mixture, cheesecake filling and berry compote) ahead of time (up to 3-4 days ahead) and assemble when ready.
- Store cheesecake mixture and berry compote in the fridge.
- Small mason jars with lids make for easy transport that's ready to enjoy!
Enjoy this fun and easy blueberry dessert! XO Colleen
Recipe originally posted June, 2014. Updated February, 2025.
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Colleen Kennedy is the author of 3 cookbooks and has appeared on QVC and other shows inspiring home cooks of all levels. She has a popular TikTok channel @ColleensCooking with hundreds of short recipe videos. Colleen lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and kids, she started Soufflé Bombay in 2009. Read more about her here.
Blueberry Cheesecake Shooters
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 - 5.1 oz box vanilla instant pudding mix
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Crumb Mixture
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 2 TBS melted butter
Blueberry Compote
- 2 pints 2 cups of blueberries
- 2 TBS water
- 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- Optional - A dash or two of Cinnamon and cardamom if you have it
Instructions
- In your mixing bowl mix the cream cheese and sour cream until blended. Add in the pudding mix, sugar and vanilla and mix on medium for 3 minutes.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight to allow the flavors to mingle.
- Crush the graham crackers in your food processor until just crumbs. Add in the butter and pulse until combined. Place in a small bowl or mason jar and set aside.
- To make the blueberry compote, place all ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow the juices to thicken, stirring often. After about 6-8 minutes, it should be nice and thick and the juice should be more like a syrup, Remove from the heat and allow to fully cool. Chill until ready to use. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- In your shooter cups, mason jars, wine glasses or whatever you may be using, first spoon enough graham cracker mixture to cover the bottom.
- Spoon or pipe in some of the cheesecake mixture, spoon enough compote in to cover the cheesecake mixture, spoon or pipe in a second layer of cheesecake mixture (optional), then place as little or as much of the compote on top. You can swirl it in or put a decent amount - your call.
- Garnish as you wish (or not) with fresh blueberries, a sprinkle of crumbs or a fresh herb.
- Chill until ready to serve or transport. These really are so easy; people will think you worked harder than you actually did 🙂 If you have 4 or 6 oz mason jars with lids these become SO easy to transport. You can also make this as one big parfait instead of minis.
Marie Matter says
Blueberry desserts are the BEST in the summer... this looks delicious!
Were Parents says
I totally want this for breakfast please! Yum!
Heather says
Gorgeous and perfect for summer. I love blueberries and the compote sounds delish on its own but with cheesecake? DIVINE!
How I Pinch A Penny says
"it needs something'..... love these kids who are eating well...
Nicole-Lynn says
I sneak in my dairy with my morning caramel latte 🙂 haha It'd be so fun to win one of these-- would make my husband and baby girl's summer that much sweeter, too! Thanks for the opportunity!
Nicole-Lynn says
I sneak in my dairy with my morning caramel latte 🙂 haha It'd be so fun to win one of these-- would make my husband and baby girl's summer that much sweeter, too! Thanks for the opportunity!
Noelle says
Wow, this looks amazing! SO easy and refreshing!
kathryn matkin says
I drink lots of milk and put it on my cereal. This looks like a yummy recipe!
Sherrie Cruson says
SHERRIE C.
My favorite way to work dairy into my diet is by making healthy smoothies using Greek yogurt and berries. I also think that recipe looks yummy!
Cindy Dudas says
Oh man... and blueberries are AWESOME right now too! I can't wait to try this. It's the perfect size for a little nibble without feeling bad about yourself afterwards! haha!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
I am SO IN LOVE with these! I can imagine the mad dash. I know I would elbow someone to get AT LEAST 4 of them in my mouth! My Moonbug is having a strawberry party and I MUST make a strawberry version!!!
Lauryn says
Colleen, these look amazing! I can not wait for blueberry season so I can grab some fresh ones to make these. YUM!
Renee Iseson says
I've been addicted to all things blueberry lately. These look so good and I have to make them soon!
Alexis Prokous says
I love yogurt! 🙂
TBear says
I made these for my daughter and both she and her friends LOVED them - so easy! Thank you!
Christina @ It's a Keeper says
Now I know what I'm making with the blueberries from our bushes! YUM!
Maria Bouchard says
I have to have milk in my daily Iced coffee!
DeniseL says
My favorite way to do dairy...ice cream! If only I could work it in every day 😉
Pam Margolis says
Lactose intolerant here, but MAN that looks yummy!
Rebecca Orr says
The recipe looks so delicious. We love to go blueberry picking in the summer, so it would fun and tasty to use fresh blueberries.
Abby says
Love blueberries, so I can't wait to try the compote!
Anonymous says
i love a little milk in my coffee! (especially if its baileys)
barbie says
yougurt
ellen b says
this recipe looks so good! my favorite dairy is ice cream - love ice cream
Dana Moore says
I love cottage cheese and ripe tomatoes
harolde says
The recipe looks very good!
Debra S says
Looks wonderful!
amweeks says
This recipe looks great…I love blueberries! And I also love cheese…hate to say it, but that's probably my main source of dairy!
ryazmom says
Looks yummy and easy enough for my 10 year old and to do! Fresh picking in our neck of the woods tomorrow!
Anonymous says
The recipe looks wonderful! My favorite way to get dairy into my day, though, is Noosa Yogurt!
JamesKennedy says
This recipe looks delicious. I like milk on my cereal and with every meal to drink too. I'll take dairy in the form of ice cream any time at all.
jeff rothrock says
tatsy,,made me hungry now
April Farley says
I am drooling over here! Yikes where is my napkin! This recipe is so fresh & light sounding! I can not wait to try it! I think I will zest a bit of lemon into it though. I just adore lemon & blueberry combination. Thank you for sharing this one!
debigfrog says
This recipe looks delicious
Shannon Orton says
I like this, We eat a ton of cheese, drink milk and lots of ice cream.
NYCMartini says
I love to have vanilla yogurt with fresh blueberries.
Shari says
I usually eat yogurt with fruit.
Christie L says
I love to eat yogurt in the afternoon with my lunch. I will add granola into it.
PC IT Back Together.com says
Love to try and win!
Bobby Hughes says
Nice prize.
Unknown says
This looks relish! I like including my dairy between granola pieces and fruits!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I loved the name of the recipe. The photo was great. The recipe looks wonderful. Hey, I think we have a winner here.
Miranda says
I love drinking milk with dessert
Nicole Acuna says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious! Im always looking for new things to try (even the kids will totally go for this!)
Jenny says
This recipe sounds Amazing!!
Mallory D says
Looks amazing! 🙂
Anonymous says
My favorite way to get my dairy in is by drinking organic milk
Jennifer Donelow says
The blueberry shooter looks amazing!
Meryl says
I eat nonfat yogurt almost daily, but my absolute favorite is ice cream, of course!
Jeanne says
Going to try this recipe, sounds delicious!!!
Anonymous says
In my coffee or cereal.
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Pam Flynn says
I love the recipe and I drink milk everyday and I freak out if I start to run low on milk.
Allicia says
I have a yogurt with my lunch every single day.
Voorhees says
I get most of my dairy with cereal and lattes, and ice cream too of course!
Nupur says
Yogurt
faith says
love blueberries!
DR Wright says
Recipe sounds great!
Valerie L says
I work dairy by having a scoop of ice cream after diner everyday
Jan De says
The recipe sounds amazing! Thanks
colemckinnon says
I turn to ice-cream in the summer for a dairy boost. The recipe sounds delicious.
ivan mckinnon says
The recipe sounds easy and the dessert sounds delicious. Love blueberries, especially this time of year.
Anonymous says
I use milk with my morning coffee.
Kathy Shriver says
My coffee.
Anonymous says
I never made homemade ice cream What fun it would be to try it out!
Jo Jo says
Mmmm looks amazing!
Vicky Austin says
Looks so good!! 🙂
FIBERONE says
I plan to try this recipe as soon as my blueberries get ripe. probably about two weeks from now.
Cassie Conley says
Love this!
Rachel Veno says
The recipe looks so delicious. I would also like to try with raspberries.
Mandi Johnson says
Love this recipe. Would love to try with other berries.
dawn kaestner says
I have never made ice cream this way but sounds like it sure beats a coffee can and rock salt!
aljrdavid says
This recipes looks so delicious and easy. I love blueberries and can't wait to try it.
Shea =) says
I have my grandmother's love for ice cream, as well as her recipe for making it homemade! so, needless to say, that's my favorite way to incorporate dairy into my diet! =)
mita says
This recipes looks so delicious, I am going to try.
Debra Pearlstein says
I love yogurt and use it many ways even on soups!
Marti Tabora says
I incorporate dairy into my diet by having a couple skim milk smoothies every day. They are so good.
Angie says
Looks delicious! Can't wait to try it!
pgillesp1 says
My favorite way to incorporate dairy into my diet is by eating lots of yogurt and eating cereal and cream of wheat made with milk. I also love to drink a huge glass of milk.
Courtney Loughman says
I love this recipe!!! I incorporate dairy into my diet by eating lots of yogurt and cheese 🙂
Linda Kish says
I like yogurt and/or cottage cheese for my dairy.
Anonymous says
We love cheese so it's not hard to get dairy in our diet!
Steve Capell says
Almond Milk Ice CREAM is SUPER
Nancy Marcho says
I love Greek yogurt! I have a different flavor every day for breakfast and I like to add bran buds in for a crunchy kick.
ModernDayNomads says
I have some yummy gelato recipes that would be perfect to make with a new ice-cream maker!
Natalie says
I get a lot of dairy in my diet by eating a light yogurt for breakfast and lunch.
Gary says
I drink lots of milk
Evelyn Chuter says
I like to work dairy in my diet by eating lots of ice cream. I don't like milk. That recipe sound delicious!!
GL Long says
I have wanted this model forever. I want to experiment with different flavors of ice cream. I think ginger ice cream would be awesome!
vickie morgan says
I fit dairy in my diet with yogurt and cottage cheese
Diane says
My favorite way of adding dairy is in my iced coffee...every single morning !
Alli @ aMomKnowsBest says
I'm a dairy lover, so it's not hard working it in. I love Greek Yogurt and everyone in the family eats it. 🙂
Boo Bear's Place says
I love eating yougurt for getting some diary in or I will add a little milk to my oats
eaddisonb says
cereal with milk
Jamie Leigh Martin says
I'd give it a shot!
Rebecca Parsons says
I eat yogurt a lot for the milk, since I can't drink milk.
Meghan Finley says
I am definitely going to try the recipe. It sounds so good!
Susan O says
The recipe looks amazing! I love blueberries and "mini" desserts, so this is perfect.
Kelly Reynolds says
i think this recipe looks amazing!!
Gary Keeler says
This looks phenomenal!
Gina B says
Awesome recipe!
Leslie says
I love making homemade ice cream & homemade butter!
Karen Delaney says
This recipe looks absolutely fabulous! On my to do list!
Bethany Saxton says
That look delicious! So many possibilities...
Anonymous says
This look delicious. I may have to try it
Sunny Wilkerson says
Yum!
Denise Daley says
I like dairy in fruit smoothies and milkshakes.
Amber says
I think this recipe looks great!
Lisa W says
I love to pick fresh blueberries, this recipe will be delish!!!
Anonymous says
This recipe makes my mouth water!
Tricia Jorke says
I eat yogurt every morning and add dairy when I can in recipes.
perlita mata says
i am def trying the bluecake cheesecake shooters! thanks for the recipe
Nicole Carter Weasley says
I like to work milk in by eating cereal.
Terry says
I work it in by eating cheese as a snack.
Samantha Allen says
I love yogurt and cheese, so that's mainly how I get my dairy. 🙂
sheila ressel says
This recipe looks wonderful! I get my dairy by eating cheese and butter.
Maria Malaveci says
Having Greek Yogurt with honey!
Anonymous says
This dessert looks yummy! Can use my fresh blueberries in my garden for this.
Tammy Schweitzer says
I love ice cream or gelato here , the recipe sounds yummy too me thanks
Debbie says
The Blueberry Cheesecake Shooters look delicious.I like that it is served in individual ramekins. I like that it is an easy recipe, that even a novice cook like myself could reproduce.
Karen Ostrom says
I try and drink milk with every meal, I try and use milk in things that I cook.
candy kratzer wenzel says
Right now in this heat, I work our dairy in by having ice cream, yogurt, and making homemade pudding popsicles to cool us down.
Carmen N says
I just picked up fresh blueberries today ... I want to go back to the store for the pudding and cream cheese so I can make this Tonight!
jill190 says
to make whipped cream from heavy cream to be add to strawberries.
twinkle says
This recipe is good for how many people? Thank you.