Description
Creamy mini cheesecakes deliver pure dessert bliss with their silky texture and rich flavor profile. Chocolate graham cracker crusts and smooth cream cheese filling make these bite-sized treats irresistible for you to savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) melted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Distribute the crust mixture evenly into each liner, pressing firmly to create a compact base. Bake the crust for 5 minutes until lightly set.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Gradually incorporate sugar, blending until fully integrated.
- Add eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Gently fold in vanilla extract and sour cream until the filling achieves a uniform, silky texture.
- Carefully fill each liner with cheesecake mixture, leaving approximately ¼ inch of space from the top. Ensure an even distribution across all cups.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. The filling should appear set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely for a smoother, more compact crust that holds together perfectly when biting into the mini cheesecake.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly and creates a velvety texture.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking, resulting in a smooth, professional-looking dessert.
- Customize these mini cheesecakes by adding different toppings like fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or caramel sauce to create unique flavor combinations that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg