Description
Sweet mini candy corn cheesecakes bring Halloween spirit to dessert tables with layered orange, yellow, and white creamy perfection. Delightful individual portions create festive charm that guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Yellow and orange food coloring
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining with cupcake papers and ensure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature.
- Create a foundational crust by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the base of each liner.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then incorporate vanilla extract and eggs, blending thoroughly.
- Separate the cheesecake batter into three distinct sections, leaving one portion in its natural white state while tinting the remaining two with vibrant yellow and orange food coloring.
- Strategically layer the colored batters within each muffin cup, starting with the yellow base, followed by the orange middle layer, and concluding with the pristine white topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the miniature cheesecakes set and develop a subtle golden edge.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for thorough chilling.
- Optional: Garnish with a delicate swirl of whipped cream just before serving to enhance the visual appeal and add a creamy finish.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly smooth cheesecake batter by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, preventing lumps and creating a silky texture.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the batter and using a water bath during baking, which helps distribute heat evenly and maintains moisture.
- For gluten-free options, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, maintaining the same delicious crust structure.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the graham cracker crust, complementing the sweet cheesecake profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg