Description
These Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes offer a delightful contrast of creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy pecan topping. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty flavors with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- While the cheesecakes cool, prepare the pecan topping by combining chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is bubbly and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool completely. Top each cheesecake with the pecan mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond flour for a gluten-free crust or maple syrup instead of corn syrup for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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