Description
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that feels both elegant and easy? These Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecakes are exactly that! With a rich, velvety cheesecake center, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a crisp caramelized sugar topping, they blend two beloved classics into one bite-sized treat. Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or special occasions, they’re an ideal option when you need a quick dessert idea or want to impress with minimal effort. These mini cheesecakes are not only visually stunning but also deliver balanced sweetness and creamy satisfaction. Whether you’re hunting for easy recipes, dessert ideas, or brunch-worthy sweets—this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for brûlée topping)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
3. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each liner and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
5. Add sugar and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
6. Stir in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt until fully combined.
7. Fill each liner with the cheesecake batter, nearly to the top.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes until set on the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
9. Cool to room temperature in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each cheesecake.
11. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crackly.
12. Let the topping cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the chilling time—it’s essential for setting the texture properly.
Always use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free batter.
Torch the sugar topping just before serving to maintain the crackly finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/French fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg