Graduation Mini Cheesecakes
Celebrate in style with these delightful Graduation Mini Cheesecakes, featuring creamy, rich filling atop a buttery crust, perfect for party servings and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- Colored sprinkles or edible graduation decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add ½ cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in sour cream gently until incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the baked crusts in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still jiggle slightly.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with colored sprinkles or edible graduation decorations before serving.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding a fruit topping like fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce before serving.
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