Description
Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are delightful bite-sized desserts that combine silky cheesecake and a crisp caramelized sugar topping. These individual treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Extra sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending gently after each addition. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over the crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before caramelizing the tops with sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by incorporating chocolate or fruit purees into the cheesecake mixture. Use a kitchen torch for perfect caramelization of the sugar topping.