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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes: A Decadent Dessert Recipe For Beginners

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These Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes combine creamy vanilla cheesecake with a caramelized sugar topping, offering all the elegance of crème brûlée in a simple, beginner-friendly, bite-sized format.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the cheesecake:
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the topping:
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottoms of the muffin liners and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  6. Spoon the batter over the crusts, filling each cup nearly to the top.
  7. Bake at 325°F for 18–20 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
  8. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each cheesecake.
  10. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Alternatively, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.

Notes

  • Flavor the batter with espresso powder or lemon zest for variation.
  • Swap graham cracker crust with chocolate cookie crumbs for a richer flavor.
  • Add a thin layer of raspberry jam over the crust before pouring the batter for a fruity surprise.
  • For best texture, brûlée the sugar topping just before serving.
  • To avoid cracking, do not overmix and bake only until centers are just set.

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