Description
Sweet layers of creamy mini candy corn cheesecakes bring Halloween spirit to dessert tables with delightful orange and white hues. Guests will love these bite-sized treats that combine classic cheesecake richness with festive seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Elements:
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Candy corn (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a standard muffin tin by inserting decorative paper liners to create individual mini dessert vessels.
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, then gently compress the mixture into the base of each liner, forming a compact foundational layer.
- Whip cream cheese and granulated sweetener until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs and aromatic vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture appears uniformly smooth.
- Partition the cheesecake base into three separate containers, maintaining one portion in its natural ivory state.
- Infuse the secondary portion with vibrant orange pigmentation and the third with sunny yellow coloration, creating a tri-colored palette.
- Strategically layer the yellow mixture as the initial base within each liner, followed by the orange stratum, and conclude with the pristine white layer.
- Transfer the muffin tin into a preheated oven calibrated to 325°F, allowing the delicate miniature cheesecakes to bake for approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Confirm doneness by observing a slight firmness in the center of each mini dessert.
- Remove from the oven and permit complete cooling at ambient temperature.
- Refrigerate the chilled confections for a minimum of two hours to enhance flavor and structural integrity.
- Immediately prior to serving, embellish with billowy whipped cream and garnish with signature candy corn pieces for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers in advance and store in an airtight container to save time during assembly.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, even colors without thinning the cheesecake batter.
- Carefully spoon each colored batter using the back of a spoon to prevent mixing and maintain distinct layers.
- Replace graham crackers with gluten-free crackers or almond flour crust for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg