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Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes

Mini Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the caramelized topping of crème brûlée. These bite-sized delights are perfect for special occasions, dinner parties, or simply treating yourself to a luxurious dessert at home.
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Equipment

  • - Muffin tin
  • - Paper liners or silicone muffin cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Small saucepan
  • - Heatproof spatula
  • - Kitchen torch

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Crust:**
  • - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • - 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • **For the Cheesecake Filling:**
  • - 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1/4 cup sour cream
  • - 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • **For the Crème Brûlée Topping:**
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat Oven:**
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or silicone cups.
  • **Make the Crust:**
  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner, packing it firmly. Set aside.
  • **Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:**
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until fully combined and creamy.
  • **Fill the Muffin Cups:**
  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • **Bake:**
  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are just set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
  • **Caramelize the Topping:**
  • Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar evenly over the top of each cheesecake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it melts and forms a crispy, golden-brown layer. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.