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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes

  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes

Description

Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and rich, caramelized sugar with these Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes. Each bite offers a luscious cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, finished with a crisp, golden sugar topping. Ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or a luxurious treat just for you, these mini desserts are elegant yet incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, party treats, or a decadent snack, these cheesecakes are sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

For the Brûlée Topping:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup lightly. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture firmly into the base of each muffin cup. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, salt, and optional lemon zest.
  3. Fill and Bake: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are just set with a slight jiggle. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  4. Create the Brûlée Topping: Once fully chilled, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over each cheesecake. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar until golden and crisp. Alternatively, broil the cheesecakes for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  5. Chill and Serve: Allow the sugar topping to cool and harden before serving. Enjoy chilled for the perfect contrast of creamy filling and crunchy caramelized sugar.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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