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Mini Christmas Cheesecakes Recipe

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These Mini Christmas Cheesecakes are festive, creamy, and perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich cream cheese filling, they are topped with red and green sprinkles to add a cheerful holiday touch. Easy to make in mini cupcake liners, these cheesecakes are a delightful bite-sized dessert for any Christmas gathering.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs

Crust

  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Decoration

  • Red and green sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecakes.
  2. Mix cream cheese and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  3. Add vanilla and sour cream: Blend in the vanilla extract and sour cream thoroughly, enhancing the flavor and texture of the cheesecake filling.
  4. Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a smooth, homogenous batter without overbeating.
  5. Prepare crust: In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  6. Form crust bases: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottoms of mini cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin, creating an even crust layer.
  7. Fill with cheesecake batter: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheesecakes are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Cool and refrigerate: Allow the cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to firm up and meld flavors.
  10. Decorate and serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with red and green sprinkles for a festive holiday finish.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overbake the cheesecakes; they should be slightly jiggly in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Use mini cupcake liners and a muffin tin for easy portion control and presentation.
  • The cheesecakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered tightly.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crackers.

Keywords: mini cheesecakes, Christmas desserts, holiday sweets, graham cracker crust, cream cheese dessert, festive treats

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