Mini Cheesecakes
My obsession for mini cheesecakes knows no bounds. They truly are the perfect bite. Cheesecake truly is my favorite dessert and I never give up trying different cheesecake recipes. This recipe for mini cheesecakes is fool proof, no water bath required and very versatile. A few weeks ago while I was shopping in Canmore I found this jar of salted caramel sauce in one my favorite little stores there. I knew then that I had to make something special to use it on.
How to Make the Crust for Mini Cheesecakes
The bottom crust is a very simple crust made with graham crackers, brown sugar and butter. It’s my favorite way to make crust for cheesecakes. It’s easy and quick. Pat the mixture into the individual cheesecake cups. If you don’t have this mini cheesecake pan, you can use a mini muffin pan.
How to Make the Cheesecake Batter
The cheesecake itself is my recipe I use all the time for cheesecake, I just adjusted the quantities. The main ingredients in cheesecake are lots of cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, sour cream and eggs. Add them all to your mixer and mix until smooth. If your cheesecake top cracks like mine, don’t worry about it, you’ll cover it up with the salted caramel and nobody will know. However, be sure to read my notes on “How to keep your cheesecake from cracking” if you’re a perfectionist and want perfect little mini cheesecakes. I would let the cheesecakes cool completely before topping them with the salted caramel, otherwise the caramel might melt too much. If it melts too much, I’m ok with that, I love it when it gets all gooey. I then sprinkled them with a bit more kosher salt. I really love the salt and sweet combination here. These are the perfect dessert, they literally are 2 bites each, or one big bite, depends how hungry you are. They’re perfect for any special occasion but if you’re like me you’ll make these on a Wednesday afternoon, just because you’re craving cheesecake.
What’s the Best Cream Cheese to Use for Cheesecake
I prefer using Philadelphia cream cheese because it always makes a super silky cheesecake. However, if you can’t find the Philadelphia brand, use a cream cheese that is full fat. Do not use fat free or light cream cheese.
Here Are Some More Delicious Cheesecake Recipes:
Matcha Mini Cheesecakes with White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Mini Tiramisu Cheesecakes Hawaiian Cheesecake Bites Creme Brûlée Cheesecake Bars Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pops
