Description
Bring the elegance of French cuisine into your kitchen with these Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes! These creamy, individual cheesecakes feature a crisp caramelized sugar top and a velvety smooth filling that melts in your mouth. A buttery graham cracker crust anchors each bite-sized dessert with a touch of crunch. Perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to a touch of luxury. This easy recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a little indulgence. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, a unique twist on classic cheesecake, or a make-ahead sweet for the holidays—this one delivers.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press evenly into the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and mix until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each. Add vanilla and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts evenly.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until centers are just set. Let cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on each cheesecake and torch until caramelized and crisp.
8. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect crackly topping.
Notes
These are best torched just before serving for the ideal crunchy sugar topping.
If you don’t have a torch, place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg