Description
Creamy mini cheesecakes bring pure bliss to dessert lovers with their rich, velvety texture and irresistible charm. Perfectly portioned and effortlessly elegant, these delightful treats will elevate your sweet moments and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional):
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate drizzle
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325F and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform crust mixture.
- Gently press one tablespoon of the crust mixture into each paper liner, compacting it firmly to form a solid base.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and develop a light golden color.
- In a separate large bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Blend in vanilla extract, stirring until the batter becomes completely homogeneous.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center indicating proper doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to help the cheesecakes set and develop optimal flavor.
- Garnish with preferred toppings like fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and perfect texture.
- Use an electric mixer on low speed to prevent over-beating, which can cause cracks in the cheesecake surface.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Consider using silicone muffin liners for easier removal and more consistent baking results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg