Description
These Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized desserts featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, buttery crust, and endless topping options. From classic vanilla to fruity favorites, these easy mini cheesecake recipes are ideal for parties, holidays, birthdays, and any occasion where you want a delicious individual dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Recipe Variations & Toppings
- Fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce
- Blueberries and lemon zest
- Chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle
- Caramel sauce and chopped nuts
- Cookie crumbs and whipped cream
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of each liner.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Fill the cups: Divide cheesecake batter evenly among the prepared crusts, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are almost set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Chill and decorate: Refrigerate mini cheesecakes for at least 3 hours. Add your favorite toppings such as berries, chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For the smoothest cheesecake texture, make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks. Mini cheesecakes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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