Description
These Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes are the perfect individual dessert, combining creamy vanilla cheesecake with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. This small-batch cheesecake recipe makes elegant, bite-sized treats ideal for holidays, parties, or romantic dinners. If you’re looking for a unique mini cheesecake with crème brûlée flair, this dessert delivers both flavor and sophistication.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or extract)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
3. Press crust mixture into each muffin cup and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition.
7. Mix in vanilla bean paste, heavy cream, and salt until just combined.
8. Lower oven temperature to 300°F.
9. Pour batter over crusts, filling nearly to the top.
10. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are set and centers jiggle slightly.
11. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3+ hours or overnight.
12. Before serving, sprinkle tops with a thin layer of sugar.
13. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp.
14. Serve chilled and enjoy the crackle.
Notes
These cheesecakes are best served fresh after torching the sugar.
You can use a broiler instead of a torch but watch closely.
Don’t skip the chilling step—it’s key to a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg