Description
Indulgent mini pecan pie cheesecakes combine creamy cheesecake with classic pecan pie flavors in one irresistible bite. Sweet Southern charm meets rich dessert perfection, offering delectable layers that will transport taste buds to pure comfort and bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Create a crumbly crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then firmly press a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup bottom.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, then incorporate egg and vanilla, blending until fully integrated.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across muffin cups, filling approximately three-quarters of each liner.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheesecake centers appear set and slightly firm, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Craft the pecan topping by combining brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan, cooking over medium heat while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans, creating a rich, glossy coating.
- Generously spoon the pecan mixture over each cooled cheesecake, ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and topping to set before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake base that blends effortlessly.
- Press graham cracker crust firmly and evenly to create a solid foundation that won’t crumble when serving.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely before adding pecan topping to prevent soggy or melting texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg