Description
These Mini Christmas Cheesecakes are a delightful celebration of the holiday spirit, blending creamy cheesecake with festive flavors. Perfect for gatherings, they offer individual portions that allow everyone to indulge without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Optional: Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper or use silicone muffin cups.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are fully coated and resemble wet sand. Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup and press firmly to form an even layer.
- Step 3: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, sour cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing until everything is incorporated.
- Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully blended before adding the next. Mix until smooth.
- Step 5: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Step 6: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Step 7: Carefully remove the cheesecake bites from the muffin tin and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not overbake the cheesecakes; they should be slightly jiggly when you take them out of the oven.