Creamy Mini Cheesecakes
Delightful mini cheesecakes with a creamy filling and zesty orange flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream, orange juice, and orange zest to the mixture, blending well.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the mini cups.
- Transfer the filled cups into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until set.
- Allow your mini cheesecakes to cool at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve garnished with powdered sugar and extra orange zest if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier blending. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly for a sturdy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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