Description
These Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecakes combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the irresistible caramelized top of classic creme brulee. Perfectly portioned, they’re ideal for entertaining or savoring solo, and no water bath is required!
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
0.25 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into lined muffin cups and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and heavy cream until well blended.
3. Fill muffin cups nearly to the top with batter. Bake 18–20 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. Before serving, sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon sugar on each cheesecake and torch until golden and crisp. Let sugar harden 1–2 minutes.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
Always chill before caramelizing the sugar topping.
Torch just before serving to keep the sugar layer crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creme brulee, mini cheesecake, easy dessert