Description
These Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are a luxurious fusion of creamy cheesecake and the crackly caramel top of classic crème brûlée. Perfect for easy dinner desserts, elegant party treats, or creative food ideas, this quick recipe is ideal for any occasion. With a rich vanilla custard flavor, buttery graham cracker crust, and torched sugar topping, these mini cheesecakes offer the perfect bite-sized indulgence for anyone who loves breakfast ideas turned into dessert magic or a sweet twist on traditional flavors.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup superfine sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use silicone molds.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottoms of the muffin tin to form crust. Chill.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar and mix until combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract gently without overmixing.
6. Fill each mold nearly to the top with cheesecake batter.
7. Place muffin tin in a larger pan filled with hot water (optional but recommended).
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly but edges are set.
9. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, sprinkle superfine sugar on each cheesecake and use a torch to caramelize the top until golden and crisp.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumps in the batter.
Chill thoroughly before brûléeing to ensure clean slices and creamy texture.
A thin, even layer of sugar will caramelize best under a torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg