1 1/2cupsgraham cracker crumbsabout 1 sleeve or 9 graham crackers
3tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4cupsalted buttermelted
Cheesecake Filling:
16ozcream cheeseroom temperature
1/2cupsour cream, room temperature
1/2cupgranulated sugar
2large eggsroom temperature
1 1/2teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
1lbfresh strawberriesroughly chopped
4tablespoons granulated sugar
2tablespoonswater
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a standard size cupcake pan with liners, and spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
Graham Cracker Crust
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Then stir in the melted butter and mix until combined.
Evenly distribute into the cupcake tins and press down firmly. Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling:
In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, and mix until just combined. Add the eggs, and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. You do not want to over mix, and add extra air into the batter so be careful not to over mix.
Gently tap the bowl on the counter for 30-45 seconds to release air bubbles . Evenly distribute the batter in the muffin pan.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the centers look set and slightly jiggle. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecakes rest in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the counter for an hour. Place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. The cheesecakes will slightly sink, this is normal.
Strawberry Topping:
In a medium ssaucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the strawberries are soft.
Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the blended strawberry sauce to a heat safe dish and place in the fridge until cooled.
When the cheesecake has cooled, or you're ready to serve, top with strawberry topping and half a strawberry.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This makes 18 standard-sized cupcake-sized cheesecakes. “Mini” is compared to a whole cheesecake, not meaning to use a mini muffin tin here. While you can do that, baking times will be different.
Keyword Miniature strawberry cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust