Description
Delightful mini candy corn cheesecakes offer a Halloween-inspired dessert that blends creamy cheesecake layers with festive seasonal colors. Guests will love these cute individual treats perfect for autumn gatherings and spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coloring and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
Garnish:
- Candy corn
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325F and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter, pressing firmly into the base of each liner to create a compact foundation.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, incorporating eggs individually and blending in vanilla extract.
- Separate the cheesecake mixture into three equal portions, applying gel food coloring to create vibrant yellow and orange layers while leaving one portion pristine white.
- Carefully construct layered miniature cheesecakes by strategically pouring yellow batter first, followed by orange, and finishing with the white layer in each muffin cavity.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, monitoring for slight wobble in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Just before serving, garnish each mini cheesecake with decorative candy corn pieces for a festive autumn touch.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumpy cheesecake batter and ensure smooth, creamy texture.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter after filling to release air bubbles and create even, silky layers.
- Create vibrant colors using gel food coloring instead of liquid, which can thin out the cheesecake mixture and affect consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg