Description
This Miniature Baked Cheesecakes recipe offers a delightful individual-sized dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust topped with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, these cheesecakes are garnished with whipped cream and fresh chopped strawberries for extra flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed butter cookie crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Toppings
- Whipped cream (as needed)
- Chopped strawberries (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the cheesecakes bake evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed butter cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form the Crusts: Line 8 muffin tin sections with cupcake liners. Divide the cookie crumb mixture evenly among the liners and press down firmly to create compact crusts at the base of each.
- Make the Filling: In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Then add in the lemon juice, egg, and heavy whipping cream. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is silky.
- Fill the Crusts: Spoon the cream cheese filling over each prepared crust in the muffin tin, dividing the mixture evenly between the 8 sections.
- Bake the Mini Cheesecakes: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the centers are just set and the edges look slightly puffed.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the muffin tin. Once at room temperature, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set the filling completely.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped strawberries. Enjoy your delicious treat!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Press the crust firmly into the muffin liners to prevent it from crumbling when baking.
- Do not overbake; the centers should be just set to prevent cracking or dryness.
- Chilling the cheesecakes helps the filling to firm up for cleaner slices and better texture.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries according to preference.
