Description
Delightful mini cheesecake cups with a creamy filling and crunchy graham cracker base, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream or custard (optional)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 package of graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until everything blends smoothly.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, vigorously whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Layer the Cups: In your mini cups or dessert glasses, layer a spoonful of graham cracker crumbs at the bottom.
- Add Cheesecake Filling: Spoon a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the crumbs.
- Introduce the Vanilla Layer: Add a delightful layer of vanilla bean ice cream or custard, if using.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Finish this layer with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Repeat the Layers: Continue layering until the cups are filled.
- Chill: Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve Cold: Top with extra caramel and crushed graham cracker before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead: These mini cheesecake cups can be prepared one day in advance for better flavor integration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg