Beginner
Mini Classic Cheesecakes
The perfect mini cheesecake is within reach! With a classic creamy filling and buttery crust, these mini classic cheesecakes are perfect for splitting with a special someone or indulging your sweet tooth. They bake up quickly in 3 mini springform pans so you can have dessert in no time. Add your favorite topping for the perfect little treat.
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmount3
Ingredients
Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
1 1/2 packages softened cream cheese (12 ounces)
1/3 granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
Tools
3 4-inch mini springform pans or muffin pan
Medium bowl
Large bowl
Electric mixer
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare mini springform pans or muffin pan with vegetable pan spray.
- Prepare the crust In medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and butter until evenly moistened.
- Press mixture into bottom of each pan or cup of muffin pan. Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to cooling grid. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and cornstarch; beat until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition. Add sour cream; beat until smooth.
- Divide mixture among three mini springform pans or in each cup of muffin pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cheesecake jiggles slightly in the middle when shaken.
- Remove to cooling grid and cool completely. Refrigerate 2-4 hours or until completely chilled.
Notes
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If using cheesecakes to dip in Wilton Chocolate Fountain: After chilling, cut cheesecakes into 8 slices. Insert lollipop stick into end of slice. Serve while still chilled.
How To
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with Our 5 Favorite Recipes
As if we needed a reason to celebrate cheesecake! Monday is National Cheesecake Day — so in honor of this momentous occasion, we’re talking about all things that involve tangy cream cheese, toppings and a graham cracker crust. A versatile dessert for any time of the year, cheesecake is the perfect blank slate to decorate with just about anything you can dream up — from a classic cherry compote to finely ground coffee beans. Read on to explore our favorite cheesecake recipes of the moment!
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with Our 5 Favorite Recipes
As if we needed a reason to celebrate cheesecake! Monday is National Cheesecake Day — so in honor of this momentous occasion, we’re talking about all things that involve tangy cream cheese, toppings and a graham cracker crust. A versatile dessert for any time of the year, cheesecake is the perfect blank slate to decorate with just about anything you can dream up — from a classic cherry compote to finely ground coffee beans.
