Description
These Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecakes are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and caramelized crème brûlée topping. They’re individually portioned, visually stunning, and incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for everything from holiday entertaining to casual dinners. With a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and that iconic crackly sugar topping, this dessert hits all the right notes. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner party dessert, or just exploring new food ideas, these mini cheesecakes are an easy recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for topping)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until fully mixed.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner and bake for 5 minutes.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and beat until combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
6. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until just incorporated.
7. Spoon filling onto crusts and smooth the tops.
8. Place muffin tin in a larger baking dish and add hot water halfway up the sides.
9. Bake for 20-22 minutes until centers are just set.
10. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Before serving, sprinkle each cheesecake with granulated sugar.
12. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar until golden and crisp.
13. Let the tops set for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften completely to avoid lumps in the batter.
Don’t skip the water bath — it keeps the texture ultra smooth and prevents cracking.
Use a kitchen torch, not a broiler, for the best caramelized sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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