Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy fusion of classic crème brûlée and decadent cheesecake with these Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, from the buttery graham cracker crust to the velvety cheesecake filling, all topped with a caramelized sugar layer.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (125 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake:
- 2 packages (500 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large (70 g) egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 ml) whipping cream (35%), chilled
Toppings:
- 12 teaspoons granulated sugar, fine
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Place graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl, mix in sugar, salt, and melted butter until sandy texture forms. Butter each cavity of the mini cheesecake pan, then press 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each cavity. Set aside.
- Cheesecake Filling: In an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix until combined. Incorporate chilled whipping cream. Fill cavities with mixture and bake at 150℃ / 300℉ for 15 minutes.
- Caramelize the Topping: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar on each cheesecake, then use a blow torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown. Allow to cool and harden.
Notes
- If you don’t have a blowtorch, you can caramelize the sugar under a broiler for 1–2 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Caramel topping may soften but remains delicious.
- Mini cheesecakes can be made 2 days in advance. Add topping before serving for best crunch.
- To freeze, omit topping and freeze for up to 3 months. Caramelize before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
