Description
Irresistible mini cheesecakes bring New York-style dessert magic to your table. Creamy, tangy bites deliver pure indulgence for sweet enthusiasts seeking simple yet elegant dessert perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (38 grams) sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and arrange paper liners inside a muffin tin.
- Blend graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly press approximately one tablespoon of the mixture into each liner to create a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky consistency, then gently incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Fold in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, filling each liner almost to its brim.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a set center that maintains a slight jiggle. Allow complete cooling at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for a minimum of one hour to ensure proper setting and optimal texture.
- Before serving, personalize with preferred toppings such as fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or caramel sauce to elevate the dessert’s visual appeal and taste profile.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious crumbly texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth filling that blends perfectly.
- Test doneness by gently shaking the pan – centers should have a slight wobble but not be liquid, indicating perfectly baked mini cheesecakes.
- Use a piping bag or zip-lock bag with corner snipped for precise and mess-free filling of muffin liners, creating uniform and professional-looking desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg