Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes offer a perfect balance of creamy richness and sweet indulgence. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make these bite-sized desserts a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup / 57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup (about 8 crackers, crushed) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sour cream (adds creaminess, optional but recommended)
- strawberries (fresh)
- raspberries (fresh)
- blueberries (fresh)
- chocolate drizzle
- caramel sauce
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preparation Groundwork: Calibrate oven to 325F (160C) with rack centrally positioned, and line muffin tin with paper liners, spacing them uniformly.
- Crust Formation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture, then methodically press the crumb base into each liner, ensuring a compact, even layer through gentle but firm manipulation.
- Crust Stabilization: Bake the prepared crusts for 5 minutes until they develop a subtle golden hue, then extract from oven and allow to cool completely at ambient temperature, creating a sturdy foundation for the upcoming cheesecake layers.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Check: Ensure graham cracker mixture is just moist enough to hold together when pressed; too dry crumbs will crumble, while overly wet crumbs become soggy.
- Compact Crust Technique: Use gentle, even pressure when pressing crust into muffin cups to create a uniform, stable base that won’t fall apart when serving.
- Precise Oven Positioning: Center rack placement guarantees even heat distribution, preventing uneven baking or burning of delicate graham cracker crusts.
- Temperature Sensitivity: Allow crusts to cool completely before adding cheesecake filling to prevent moisture buildup and maintain a crisp, sturdy foundation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg