Description
Mini cheesecakes are a versatile, bite-sized dessert with a creamy filling and a crumbly graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into muffin cups and bake for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Pour mixture into prepared crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles. Bake at 325°F for 17-20 minutes, until the tops are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a cooling rack and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits or crushed vanilla wafers for a different flavor.
- Use Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter version of cream cheese.
- Plain Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a tangy flavor.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar or honey (adjust measurements).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Mini Cheesecakes, Cheesecake Recipe, Mini Desserts, Bite-Sized Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Crust, Cheesecake Toppings