Sometimes it is truly hard to resist a sweet craving and we all know that very well. Unfortunately, most sweet and delicious cakes and pastries require complicated steps, a lot of ingredients, and even more baking.
But what if I tell you that there is one sweet masterpiece that you can easily make even if you have never been in the kitchen before? It features a rich, velvety filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a perfectly crisp caramelized top.
Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion, whether you are hosting a gathering or just craving something sweet.
So let’s dive in!
Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
In just a few easy steps, you will be able to satisfy your sweet cravings with this dessert that’s both indulgent and impressively effortless.
Ingredients
- 2 blocks (454 grams) cream cheese
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 sheets graham crackers crushed
- pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons (18 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a 12-cavity cupcake tin with liners.
2. Make the crust mixture: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
3. Press crust into liners: Firmly press about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each liner using the bottom of a clean cup.
4. Bake the crusts: Bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely. Lower the oven to 300°F.
5. Prepare cheesecake filling: In a mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on low speed until smooth and fully combined.
6. Add eggs one at a time: Add the eggs one by one, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition.
7. Add heavy cream and vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
8. Fill the liners: Fill each cupcake liner almost to the top with the cheesecake filling.
9. Bake the cheesecakes: Bake for 15 minutes, then turn off the oven. Let the cheesecakes sit in the oven for 30 minutes with the door cracked open.
10. Cool and refrigerate: Remove the cheesecakes from the oven, let them cool to room temperature, then transfer them to the fridge.
11. Caramelize the tops: Just before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each cheesecake.
Use a handheld torch to melt the sugar until it caramelizes, then let it harden for a few minutes before serving.
And there you have it—an elegant dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. You don’t have to guess that it is even easier to eat.
All you have to do is to enjoy its deliciousness!