Description
Creamy mini pecan pie cheesecakes blend Southern comfort with elegant dessert artistry. Nutty, caramel-like pecans crown silky cream cheese filling, offering you a perfect bite of indulgent sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners inside a muffin tin.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of each liner to create a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently introduce eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure a consistent cheesecake batter.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across the prepared graham cracker crusts.
- Create the pecan topping by whisking together chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and heavy cream until well integrated.
- Delicately spoon the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layers, ensuring an even distribution.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a set center and minimal jiggling.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the cheesecakes to firm up and develop optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which introduces excess air into the batter.
- Control portion sizes by using a mini muffin tin for bite-sized treats, perfect for parties or dessert buffets.
- Enhance flavor complexity by toasting pecans before adding them to the topping, which intensifies their nutty, rich taste and adds depth to the overall dessert profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg