Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes bring creamy indulgence to dessert tables with their irresistible charm. Sweet graham cracker crusts and silky cream cheese filling create perfect bite-sized treats you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Sugars:
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by combining finely ground graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, creating a compact mixture that will form the base of each miniature cheesecake.
- Gently press the crumbly crust into the bottom of each paper-lined muffin cavity, ensuring an even and firm layer that will support the creamy filling.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, transform cream cheese and sugar into a silky, lump-free mixture using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Introduce vanilla extract to the cream cheese blend, infusing the filling with a delicate aromatic essence.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, carefully folding them into the mixture with minimal agitation to maintain a smooth, delicate texture.
- Distribute the luxurious filling evenly across the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full to allow room for gentle rising.
- Position the muffin tin in a preheated oven and bake until the centers of the mini cheesecakes appear set and slightly firm to the touch, typically requiring 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the delicate desserts to cool completely within the tin, enabling them to stabilize and set.
- Transfer the cooled cheesecakes to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of two hours to enhance their texture and flavor.
- Prior to serving, carefully remove the paper liners and adorn with your preferred toppings, such as fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Perfectly press the graham cracker crust firmly and evenly to create a stable base that won’t crumble when biting.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure smooth, lump-free filling and even baking consistency.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs to prevent air bubbles and potential cracking during baking.
- Customize toppings like fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or caramel sauce to match personal preferences or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg