Description
Delightful mini creme brulee cheesecakes blend creamy cheesecake with classic French custard’s caramelized sugar crust. Rich, elegant desserts bring classic Paris patisserie magic right to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish/Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners for the mini desserts.
- Create the graham cracker base by thoroughly blending crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Gently press approximately one tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each cupcake liner, forming a compact foundation.
- Briefly toast the crust for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool completely before proceeding.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Fold in vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until the filling appears completely homogeneous.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, filling each liner nearly to its rim.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, looking for a subtle jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the desserts for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to set completely.
- When ready to serve, generously dust approximately half a teaspoon of sugar atop each chilled cheesecake.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Let the caramelized topping solidify for a brief moment before presenting these elegant mini desserts.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers for gluten-free cookies to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use a torch carefully and keep it moving to prevent burning the sugar topping, ensuring a perfect golden caramelized crust every time.
- Chill cheesecakes completely before torching to help maintain their smooth texture and prevent cracking during the caramelization process.
- Consider using mascarpone cheese alongside cream cheese for an extra rich and luxurious cheesecake filling that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg