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Mini Creme Brulee Cheesecakes

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Mini Creme Brûlée Cheesecakes have a homemade graham cracker crust, a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a crunchy caramelized sugar crust on top.

Ingredients

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  • 6 sheets graham crackers crushed
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons (18 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter melted
  • 2 blocks (454 grams) cream cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (75 grams) heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees (F). Line a 12 cavity cupcake tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined until mixture has the texture of wet sand.
  3. Use the bottom of a clean cup to firmly press about 1-1 ½ tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each liner. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely.
  4. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees (F). In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together on low speed until combined and smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then blend in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Scoop the filling into each crust-lined cup, filling almost to the top. Bake the mini cheesecakes for about 20-25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours or until firm.
  8. Before serving, remove mini cheesecakes from fridge and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each.
  9. Using a handheld torch, caramelize the sugar until it turns golden with some darker spots. Let the sugar harden for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling; chill cheesecakes well before caramelizing the sugar for best results; a handheld torch is essential for achieving the classic brûlée topping.

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