Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottoms of a lined muffin tin.
- Bake the crust for 5-7 minutes, then cool.
- Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Fill each muffin tin about three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until centers are set.
- Cool in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh berries or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Chilling is essential for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, dessert, sweet treat, creamy cheesecake, family recipe