Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes with a rich, creamy texture and buttery crust, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, full-fat, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into lined muffin tins.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until set.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then the eggs one at a time.
- Fill the Cups: Pour the filling over the crust, filling each cup three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven, let the cheesecakes cool inside for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Serve: Add toppings as desired before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit, chocolate ganache, or a dusting of powdered sugar for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, mini cheesecakes, baking, party food, easy desserts