Description
These mini cheesecake cups feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy filling topped with your choice of fruit puree, chocolate ganache, or whipped cream. Perfect for parties, they are easy to make ahead and customize for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened.
3. Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into the bottom of each liner and bake for 5 minutes, then cool.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and blend until combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
6. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and lemon zest until batter is silky.
7. Divide filling among crusts, filling cups three-quarters full.
8. Bake 15–18 minutes until centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
9. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
10. Top with strawberry puree, chocolate ganache, or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
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