Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are the perfect fusion of rich, creamy cheesecake and crisp caramelized sugar topping. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety vanilla-infused filling, these elegant individual desserts are ideal for dinner parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into muffin cups and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
5. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble and Bake:
6. Spoon cheesecake filling over the crusts.
7. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4+ hours.
Caramelize the Sugar Topping:
8. Sprinkle sugar on top of each cheesecake.
9. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown. Let the topping harden before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, add lemon zest or espresso powder to the batter.
- Substitute graham crackers with chocolate cookies for a flavor variation.
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