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Mini Cheesecakes

Irresistibly Creamy Mini Cheesecakes Just Like Grandma Made

These Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 200 grams Digestive biscuits or graham cracker squares
  • 100 grams Unsalted butter melted
  • 50 grams Caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder optional
  • a pinch Salt

For the Filling

  • 500 grams Cream cheese at room temperature
  • 30 grams Plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 100 grams Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 100 grams Caster sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 2 Eggs at room temperature

For the Topping

  • 250 milliliters Thickened or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract for topping
  • 50 grams Icing sugar or caster sugar to sweeten

Optional Decorations

  • Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for garnish
  • Small sprigs of mint for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) or 140°C for fan ovens. Line a 12-hole standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a food processor, crush the digestive biscuits until fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, caster sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Press the crumb mixture into the muffin liners and bake for about 7 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in flour, vanilla extract, sour cream, caster sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Add eggs one at a time.
  • Divide the filling among the muffin cups, filling each close to the top. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Cool in the muffin tin at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  • Whip the thickened cream with sugar and vanilla extract until it forms soft peaks.
  • Pipe or dollop the whipped cream on top of each cheesecake. Decorate with berries, mint, and dust with icing sugar.

Notes

Chill overnight for the best flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mg
Keyword Creamy Dessert, easy recipe, homemade, make-ahead, Mini Cheesecakes, party treat
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