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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes A Decadent Dessert Recipe for Beginners

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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are decadent bite-sized desserts that blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the caramelized sugar topping of classic crème brûlée. Elegant yet simple, they’re perfect for entertaining or indulgent treats.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, French-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 pinch salt

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake:

500 g cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

4 large egg yolks, room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup whipping cream (35%), chilled

Topping:

12 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a mini cheesecake pan with removable bottoms.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until sandy. Press 1 tablespoon into each cavity and compact.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add yolks one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Add chilled cream and mix until smooth.
  5. Fill cavities to the top with batter and smooth the surface.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, checking around the 12-minute mark. Remove if puffing or overflowing.
  7. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar on each cheesecake and caramelize with a kitchen torch. Let set 1–2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap graham crackers for Oreos or digestive biscuits for different crusts.
  • Add citrus zest to batter for brightness.
  • Infuse cream with vanilla bean or espresso for deeper flavor.
  • Add a splash of liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Baileys.
  • Top with whipped cream and berries before serving.

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