Description
Delightful Cheesecake Cookie Cups merge classic dessert magic into perfectly portioned handheld treats. Sweet graham cracker cookie shells cradle creamy cheesecake filling, creating an irresistible blend you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Cookie Cup Base):
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate chips or drizzle
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, creating a foundation for delicate cheesecake cups.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of each muffin compartment to form a crisp, buttery base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until silky smooth, creating a luxurious texture that will define the cheesecake’s character.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, gently folding until fully integrated and maintaining a velvety consistency.
- Blend sour cream into the mixture, ensuring a creamy, luscious filling that promises rich flavor and delicate texture.
- Distribute the cheesecake filling evenly across the graham cracker bases, filling each cup to just below the liner’s rim.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a set center that signals perfect doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake cups to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, helping them stabilize and easily release from the liners.
- Transfer the cups to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing them to firm and develop deeper flavors.
- Just before serving, embellish with chocolate chips, fresh berries, or your preferred garnish to add visual appeal and complementary taste.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly and creates a silky texture.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and baking at a consistent temperature, which helps maintain a creamy, even surface.
- Create endless flavor variations by adding lemon zest, cocoa powder, or different extracts to customize the cheesecake cups to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg