Mini Cheesecakes
Creamy, dreamy, and perfectly portable — these Mini Cheesecakes are the kind of dessert that steals the show at potlucks, weeknight dinners, and anytime you need a little sweet comfort.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowl
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 Tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Salted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened Room temperature
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar. Add melted butter and stir again until ingredients are moistened and completely combined.
- Portion about 2-3 teaspoons of the crust mixture into each liner in your prepared muffin tin. Use a spoon or the clean bottom of a ¼ cup measuring cup to tamp down crumbs so they are evenly packed into the bottom of each liner. Set aside while you prepare your mini cheesecake filling.
- Place cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with an electric mixer) and stir on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and stir again until well-combined.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until ingredients are well-combined, pausing occasionally to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Gradually add eggs, one at a time, until just incorporated. Keep the mixer on low speed and do not over-beat.
- Evenly divide batter into muffin tin liners.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn a very light golden brown and centers are set.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely, then transfer to refrigerator and chill completely (about 2-3 hours) before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, blueberry sauce, or chocolate ganache!
Notes
Store mini cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit, add those just before serving for best texture.