Description
Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes combine the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with the elegant caramelized topping of crème brûlée. These individual desserts are perfect for parties or whenever you want to indulge in a fancy treat without the fuss. Each bite features a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cheesecake center, and that signature crackly sugar topping.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment liners or grease it well.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until combined and press into muffin cups. Bake for 5 minutes, then let cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2/3 cup sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time. Mix until just combined.
4. Fill each crust with cheesecake batter. Bake for 18–20 minutes until centers are set with a slight jiggle.
5. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar over each chilled cheesecake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the tops until golden brown. Allow the tops to set for a minute before serving.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
For the best sugar crust, use fine granulated sugar and apply an even layer before torching.
Chill the cheesecakes fully before brûléeing to ensure the tops don’t melt when torched.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg