Housewarming Mini Cheesecakes (Printable Version)

Bite-sized creamy cheesecakes with crisp crust and optional fresh berry toppings for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/3 cup sour cream
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
12 - 1/4 cup fruit preserves or sauce
13 - 1/4 cup whipped cream
14 - Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly among liners, using about 1 heaping teaspoon per cup. Press down firmly to form a compact crust.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy and well combined.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Spoon filling over crusts, filling each cup nearly to the top.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
08 - Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - Refrigerate cheesecakes for at least 1 hour before serving.
10 - Top with fresh berries, preserves, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to impress guests but take way less effort than a full-sized cheesecake.
  • You can prep them a day ahead, which means less kitchen chaos on party day.
  • The individual portions are perfect for avoiding that moment when you're cutting a giant cheesecake and it falls apart.
02 -
  • Don't overbake or your cheesecakes will be dense and dry; that slight jiggle in the center is exactly what you want.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together smoothly without lumps, which is the difference between silky filling and gritty filling.
03 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop for the filling to ensure every cheesecake is the same size and bakes evenly.
  • The paper liners prevent sticking and cleanup, but you can also use silicone muffin cups if you have them and want to be extra fancy.
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