Description
The Best Mini Cheesecake Recipe delivers creamy, perfectly portioned individual cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth filling. Ideal for parties, holidays, or weeknight indulgence, these bite-sized treats are easy to make, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
For the Topping:
Whipped cream
Fresh fruit (e.g., berries)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
Press 1–2 tbsp of the mixture into each muffin liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (1–2 minutes).
Mix in vanilla and eggs, blending just until combined.
Fill muffin cups nearly to the top with the batter.
Bake for 15–17 minutes, until centers are slightly jiggly.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with whipped cream and fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients yield the smoothest filling.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
For variety, add jam, ganache, or cookie crumbles.
Homemade whipped cream elevates the flavor, but store-bought works fine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American