Description
Delightful mini cherry cheesecakes combine creamy indulgence with sweet fruity charm. Perfectly portioned and easy to prepare, these miniature desserts promise a delectable experience that will charm dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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cheesecake base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
topping:
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, ensuring each cavity is prepared.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner, creating a compact base.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, avoiding any lumps.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky consistency.
- Fold in vanilla extract and sour cream, gently blending until the filling is uniform and velvety.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker bases, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are almost set with a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and enhance flavor.
- Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with halved fresh cherries and a dollop of cherry preserves.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful individual desserts.
Notes
- Achieve a perfect graham cracker crust by pressing the mixture firmly and evenly into the cupcake liners, creating a solid base that won’t crumble.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing and overbaking, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Customize the recipe by swapping cherries with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a seasonal twist that keeps the dessert exciting.
- Make the cheesecakes gluten-free by using almond flour or gluten-free graham crackers as a substitute for traditional graham cracker crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg