Description
Mini Easter Cheesecakes with Orange Flavor are delightful bite-sized treats that combine creamy cheesecake with zesty orange for a festive dessert perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Orange zest
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into muffin cups and bake for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in sour cream, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Pour over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes until set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Substitute orange zest with lemon or lime for a different flavor profile. - Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture and flavor variations.