Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes blend creamy textures with a buttery graham cracker crust, offering a perfect individual dessert. Guests will savor each delicate bite of these miniature treats that promise pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: berries, chocolate, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325F (165C) and position paper liners inside a muffin tin.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the base of each liner to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate vanilla and eggs into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly until uniform.
- Carefully distribute the cream cheese filling over each prepared crust, filling each cup approximately 90% full to prevent overflow.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a slightly firm and set center.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled mini cheesecakes to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours to enhance texture and flavor.
- Just before serving, embellish with preferred toppings like fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing that creates a silky texture.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter after filling to release air bubbles and prevent cracking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Use a water bath technique by placing the muffin tin in a larger pan with hot water to create more even, gentle baking and prevent surface cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg