Description
Creamy cheesecake cupcakes deliver delightful indulgence in perfect miniature portions. Small bites pack rich flavor profiles that delight dessert enthusiasts with minimal preparation and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Sweetening and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Chocolate drizzle or caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and arrange paper liners in a standard muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture achieves a cohesive, sandy texture.
- Distribute approximately one tablespoon of the graham cracker base into each muffin liner, using gentle pressure to create a compact, even layer.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the crusts for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and develop a light golden color.
- Remove the tin from the oven and let the graham cracker bases cool and stabilize while preparing the next components of the cheesecake cupcakes.
Notes
- Perfectly press graham cracker crust using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to create an even, compact base for your cheesecake cupcakes.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and not overbaking; aim for a slight jiggle in the center when you remove from the oven.
- Customize the recipe by swirling in fruit preserves, chocolate chips, or adding a drizzle of caramel on top for extra flavor variety.
- Make these cupcakes gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg