Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making Best Mini Cheesecakes New York Style! These bite-sized treats feature a luscious cream cheese filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, capturing the essence of the classic New York cheesecake. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth at home, these mini cheesecakes are easily customizable with your favorite toppings. With a straightforward preparation process and rich flavor, they are sure to impress everyone who tries them. Enjoy them plain or jazz them up with fresh fruits, chocolate drizzles, or whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.

Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons melted salted butter
16 ounces softened full-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs at room temperature
A small pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, white sugar, and melted butter; mix well.
Press the mixture into each muffin tin cup to form a crust.
In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla essence and mix.
Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and adding salt last.
Pour filling over each crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least two hours before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (45g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing fruit purees or chocolate into the cheesecake batter. Experiment with different toppings like nuts or flavored whipped cream for variety.