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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes

These Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are delightful bites of creamy cheesecake topped with a crackling caramelized sugar crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened 2 (8 oz) packages
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
For Topping
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for caramelizing on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of each liner.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and dreamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crusts and bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before refrigerating for 2 hours.
Caramelizing Sugar
  1. Sprinkle sugar on top of each cheesecake and caramelize it with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother texture. Caramelize the sugar just before serving to maintain its crunchiness. These can be made a day in advance; just remember to caramelize the sugar at serving time.