Description
Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecakes are delightful, bite-sized treats that combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with the classic crunchy caramelized topping of creme brulee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- Fresh berries or mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare your muffin pan or ramekins by lightly greasing them with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until everything is evenly coated and resembles wet sand.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of this mixture into each muffin cup, pressing the crumbs down firmly.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next.
- Fold in the sour cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecakes inside for an additional 30 minutes with the door slightly ajar.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before topping.
- Once chilled, sprinkle about one teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each cheesecake layer.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar by moving the flame over the sugar until it melts and turns a golden brown.
- Allow the caramelized topping to harden for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Customize the garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for an extra touch.
- For a more intense caramelization, use a kitchen torch rather than the broiler.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg