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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes – Decadent Dessert Recipe

Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes – A Decadent Dessert Treat

Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are a decadent dessert that impresses with creamy cheesecake and a crunchy caramel top.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with gluten-free crumbs for gluten-free version
  • 5 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
For the Brûlée Topping
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar For caramelizing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • cupcake liners
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until resembling wet sand. Spoon mixture into lined muffin tin, pressing down to form a crust. Bake for 5 minutes.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until combined.
  4. Pour cheesecake batter over each crust filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers are just set.
  5. Cool cheesecakes to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Sprinkle granulated sugar over each cheesecake and caramelize using a kitchen torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Monitor baking and caramelization closely to avoid burning.

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