Mini Cheesecakes: 6 Irresistible Bites of Joy Recipe
These Mini Cheesecakes offer six delightful individual servings that combine a creamy, smooth cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly baked and topped with festive red and green sprinkles, they make an irresistible bite-sized treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
Crust
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Topping
- Red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the mini cheesecakes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream evenly into the cream cheese mixture to enhance richness.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Make Crust: In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form Crust Base: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or pans to form an even crust layer.
- Fill Mini Cups: Pour the prepared cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust, filling each liner nearly to the top.
- Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set and develop flavor.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the tops with red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Do not overbake; the cheesecake should be slightly jiggly in the center when done baking to ensure creaminess.
- Refrigeration time is essential for proper texture and flavor development.
- Use mini cupcake liners for easy serving and portion control.
- Sprinkles add a decorative touch and can be customized to any color theme.
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, individual cheesecakes, bite-sized desserts, graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, festive sprinkles
