Description
These Valentine’s Mini Cheesecake Cups combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake filling for an elegant, handheld dessert. They’re quick to prepare, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or set out clear dessert cups.
2. In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated.
3. Divide crust mixture among cups, pressing firmly to form a base.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low, then stir in vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice.
6. Fill each crust three-quarters full with cheesecake mixture.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until centers are set, then cool on a rack.
8. Chill cheesecakes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
9. Top each cup with strawberry halves, a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkles or glitter.
10. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 55
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