Mini New York Cheesecakes are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s both simple and impressive. With a creamy filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and endless topping options, they’re perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and a foolproof method, you’ll whip up these bite-sized treats like a pro.
16ozCream Cheesefull-fat softened to room temperature
⅓cupCoconut Sugar
1teaspoonVanilla Extract
½cupSour Creamfull-fat and room temperature
½teaspoonLemon Juicefresh
2large eggsroom temperature
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. Line your muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners. Add your graham crackers to the base of your food processor and pulse until you are left with fine crumbs.
1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
In a small bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter and toss to combine until the mixture resembles coarse wet sand.
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Next place 1-2 tablespoons of crumbs in each muffin cup. Use the back of your spoon to press the crumbs down firmly into each muffin tin. Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.
Add the cream cheese and coconut sugar to the bowl of your stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment of your electric mixer and combine until smooth.
16 oz Cream Cheese, ⅓ cup Coconut Sugar
Add the vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice and mix again at medium speed to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula then add the eggs in and mix one more time at low speed until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix to help ensure a smooth filling.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ½ cup Sour Cream, ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice, 2 large eggs
Use an ice cream scoop to transfer the cheesecake batter into each muffin cup, dividing equally. You will want to fill the cups about ¾ of the way full. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the outside of the cheesecake is set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, before placing them in the fridge for 4 hours to chill.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure all of your ingredients come to room temperature before you begin. This will help create a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling.
Don’t Overmix: Once you add the eggs, be sure not to overmix the batter. When you pump in too much air it can create cracks or air bubbles in your cheesecake.
Use a Muffin Tin And Liners: I love using tulip-style parchment muffin liners. They make for easy clean-up and look elegant too!
Chill for Best Texture: Allow the mini cheesecakes to chill for at least 4 hours.