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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes

Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes for Effortless Elegant Indulgence

Delight in these Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes, offering a creamy cheesecake texture with a crackling sugar crust for an elegant dessert experience.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs Substitute with gluten-free cookies if desired.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted for mixture.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream cheese Full-fat for best results.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Essential for sweetness and caramelizing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for authentic flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Non-dairy alternatives may vary in results.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • mini cheesecake molds
  • oven
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottoms of mini cheesecake molds and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with a hand mixer until smooth, about 2–3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating until fully blended.
  3. Pour the filling over the cooled crusts, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 40 minutes until the edges set but the centers remain jiggly.
  4. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool inside with the door ajar for 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over each cheesecake. Caramelize using a kitchen torch or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  6. Let the cheesecakes sit for a minute to harden the sugar. Serve with fresh berries or fruit coulis.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheesecakes are best served immediately after caramelizing the tops. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month with proper wrapping.

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