Description
Indulge in Decadence: Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for caramelizing)
- 16 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoon of sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
3. Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and heavy cream, and mix until the filling is creamy and well-combined.
4. Assemble and Bake: Carefully pour the filling over the prepared crusts in the muffin cup. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
5. Cool and Chill: Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 3 days).
6. Caramelize the Tops: Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over the tops of the chilled cheesecakes. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s golden brown and crisp.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Let the caramelized tops sit for a minute to allow the sugar to harden, then serve and savor these decadent Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes!
Notes
To ensure your Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes turn out perfectly, keep these tips in mind:
– Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth, creamy filling.
– Crust Perfection: Press the graham cracker crust firmly into the muffin cup to create a sturdy base for the cheesecake filling.
– Baking Technique: Avoid overbaking the cheesecakes – they should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center when done.
– Caramelizing the Sugar: Use a kitchen torch to evenly caramelize the sugar topping, being careful not to burn it.
– Serving Suggestion: Let the caramelized tops sit for a minute before serving to allow the sugar to harden for the perfect crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg