Mini Cheesecakes
Mini Cheesecakes with graham cracker crust and creamy filling are baked in a muffin pan for a simple bite sized dessert. This cheesecake recipe is easy and delicious. Top with your favorite fresh fruit or pie filling.
Servings 12
Calories 64kcal
Cost $10
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ⅔ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling
- 1 8-oz package plus 3 ounces softened cream cheese 11 ounces total
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment or paper baking cups
For the Crust
- Mix the melted butter with the crushed graham crackers and 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker crust mixture into each muffin cup, and bake for 5 minutes and set aside
For the Filling
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth and creamy
- Add the vanilla extract
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time until blended. Don't over mix
- Pour the filling over the graham cracker crusts, and fill each muffin cup about ¾ full
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until filling is firm
- Remove from oven, and let cool, then cool in refrigerator for 2 hours. Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or your favorite topping.
Notes
Recipe requires about 25 total minutes to cook for crust and filling and 2 hours to chill before serving.
Use a standard muffin tin for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg