Description
Costco’s mini cheesecakes blend creamy richness with delicate graham cracker crusts, creating a perfect dessert for gatherings. Sweet and smooth textures invite you to savor each delightful bite without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 325F (163C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal of mini cheesecakes.
- Create a graham cracker crust by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is uniformly moistened.
- Distribute the crust mixture evenly into each muffin cup, firmly pressing down to form a compact base layer.
- Briefly bake the crust for 5 minutes to set, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream, mixing until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each cup almost to the top edge.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes at 325F, monitoring until centers appear set and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- Allow cheesecakes to rest in the muffin tin for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to firm up.
- Once thoroughly chilled, delicately remove cheesecakes from the tin and peel away paper liners.
- Enhance with optional garnishes like fresh berries, chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, whipped cream, or fruit preserves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat gently to avoid incorporating too much air, which causes surface cracks during baking.
- Place a pan of hot water on the bottom oven rack to create humidity, helping cheesecakes bake evenly and reduce cracking risk.
- Swap graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- These mini cheesecakes can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making party planning a breeze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg