Creamy Orange Mini Cheesecakes
Delightful mini cheesecakes featuring a creamy orange filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups. Bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps.
- Add in sour cream, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the mini cups, filling them up generously.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until set but still a bit wobbly in the center.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve with additional whipped cream and orange zest on top for a finishing touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg