Description
These Mini Caramel Cheesecakes feature a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a rich homemade caramel sauce – the perfect bite-sized indulgence for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 4 tbsp butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- Pinch of salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crusts.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the centers are set. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the caramel sauce, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled cheesecakes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecakes for at least an hour before serving for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce as a shortcut.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
