Description

This Mini Cheesecakes recipe offers a delightful treat featuring a buttery biscuit crust topped with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. Each individual cheesecake is baked to perfection, chilled, and garnished with luscious strawberry confiture and fresh fruits for a refreshing finish. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special dessert anytime.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

5 oz Biscuits or graham crackers
4 tablespoons Butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

10.5 oz Cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Lemon zest from one lemon
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Topping

3–4 tablespoons Strawberry confiture (or strawberry chia jam for a healthier option)
Fresh fruits for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 360°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
Prepare the crust: Crush the biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Evenly divide this mixture into 12 muffin cups, pressing them firmly into the bottoms to form a crust. Bake for 5-8 minutes until set, then remove and set aside.
Reduce oven temperature: Lower the oven heat to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake filling.
Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until creamy. Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition to avoid overmixing.
Fill the crusts: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly into each muffin cup over the baked crust.
Bake the cheesecakes: Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set properly.
Add toppings and serve: Before serving, spread a tablespoon of strawberry confiture or strawberry chia jam on top of each cheesecake. Garnish with fresh fruits to add color and flavor.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter.
Do not overbeat the eggs into the mixture to prevent cracking during baking.
Chilling the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours is crucial for the best texture and flavor.
For a healthier topping, use strawberry chia jam instead of traditional confiture.
You can substitute biscuits with graham crackers or digestive biscuits depending on availability and taste preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini cheesecakes, individual cheesecakes, biscuit crust, strawberry topping, creamy dessert