Description
These Miniature Baked Cheesecakes are individual-sized treats featuring a buttery cookie crumb crust and a rich, creamy filling with a hint of lemon. Perfect for dessert servings at gatherings or a simple indulgence, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed butter cookie crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Toppings
- Whipped cream (as needed)
- Chopped strawberries (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the cheesecakes bake evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed butter cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form Crusts: Line 8 muffin tin sections with cupcake liners. Divide the cookie crumb mixture evenly among the liners and press down firmly to create compact crusts at the base of each.
- Make Filling: In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Then add in the lemon juice, egg, and heavy whipping cream. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is silky.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the cream cheese filling over each prepared crust in the muffin tin, dividing the mixture evenly between the 8 sections.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the centers are just set and the edges look slightly puffed.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the muffin tin. Once at room temperature, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set the filling completely.
- Serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped strawberries. Enjoy your delicious treat!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth batter.
- Press the crust firmly to avoid crumbling when serving.
- Chilling the cheesecakes is essential to achieve a firm texture.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor, but other berries can be substituted.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookie crumbs.
