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Mini Cheesecake Recipe
Mini cheesecakes are a perfect single-serving dessert that can be topped with anything you choose! A buttery graham cracker crust, topped with rich and creamy cheesecake, baked in a muffin pan. These mini cheesecakes are easy to make, easy to serve, and they can be topped with fresh fruit, fruit compote, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and more!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 7h 40m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Crust:
2
Preheat oven to 325°F with a rack in the center to lower third of the oven. Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners and set aside.
3
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully combined. Divide the crust between the 12 muffin cups. I use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop. Press the crust into the bottom of each cup; a shot glass or spice jar works well for this.
4
Bake the crust for ⏱️ 5 minutes and proceed with the filling.
5
Filling:
6
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, but being careful not to overmix. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until *just* combined. Don't overmix.
cream cheese (full fat, brick-style) (room temperature)16 ounceslarge eggs (room temperature)2
7
Divide the batter between 12 muffin cups, filling almost all the way to the top. I use an ice cream scoop for this. You might have a tablespoon or so of batter leftover.
8
Bake for about ⏱️ 20 minutes, until the cheesecake is set but still a bit soft. Place the pan on a rack and cool to room temperature, then move the pan to the fridge to chill completely.
9
Serve chilled or allow the cheesecakes to sit at room temp for ⏱️ 30 minutes before serving. Top with fresh fruit, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, or blueberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts
calories
286 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
17 g
sodium Content
190 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
81 mg
carbohydrate Content
23 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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