Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with these Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes. Creamy, velvety cheesecake topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust, these mini treats are the perfect blend of two classic desserts. Ideal for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence, these cheesecakes will satisfy any sweet tooth! Keywords: mini crème brûlée cheesecakes, cheesecake with caramelized sugar, easy crème brûlée recipe, indulgent dessert, mini cheesecakes.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press the mixture into the bottom of each liner to form a crust.
Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
Pour the batter over the crust in each muffin liner and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the center is set.
Let the cheesecakes cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each cheesecake and caramelize it with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling and easier mixing.
For a perfect caramelized crust, use fine granulated sugar.
These cheesecakes can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days before caramelizing the sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Torch Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American
