Description
These Mini Cheesecake Cups are a delightful treat, featuring a velvety smooth cream cheese filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a rich, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Topping:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners, creating a crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with fresh berries and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cheesecake cups can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option or replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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