Description
These Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, rich, and perfectly portioned for a delightful dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth cream cheese filling, topped with a sweet sour cream layer and fresh berries, they are ideal for parties or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until fully combined and crumbly.
- Form Crusts: Press about a tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup to create the crust base.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin.
- Bake the Cheesecakes: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to set completely.
- Prepare Sour Cream Topping: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Apply Topping: Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chilled mini cheesecakes.
- Add Fresh Berries: Garnish each cheesecake with fresh berries to add color and flavor before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious mini cheesecakes as a perfect dessert or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream to achieve a rich and creamy texture.
- Make sure to chill the cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to allow them to set properly before adding the sour cream topping.
- Fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries work well for topping and add a fresh, tangy contrast.
- You can prepare the crust and filling in advance and bake just before serving.
- To avoid cracks, do not overbeat the cream cheese mixture and try not to overbake.
