Miniature cheesecakes are perfect for parties, easy to portion, and super customizable. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe you can make at home:
🧁 Miniature Cheesecakes
🛒 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
For the filling:
- 2 blocks (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional toppings:
- Strawberry or blueberry sauce
- Chocolate ganache
- Fresh fruit
- Caramel drizzle
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- Make the crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press about 1 tablespoon into each liner.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare the filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla and sour cream, mix until creamy.
- Assemble:
- Pour filling over crusts (almost to the top).
- Bake:
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until centers are just set.
- Cool:
- Let cool at room temp, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top & serve:
- Add your favorite toppings before serving.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overmix after adding eggs → prevents cracks
- Chill overnight for best texture
- Use a biscuit base (like digestive biscuits) if graham crackers aren’t available
If you want, I can give you no-bake mini cheesecakes or flavor variations (Oreo, chocolate, mango, etc.) 🍓🍫
