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Easy Cheesecake Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Crust

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You can make rich, creamy, individual cheesecake cups using this simple recipe. These mini cheesecake cups use a classic graham cracker crust and are perfect for parties or individual desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still have a slight jiggle.
  8. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open slightly, and let the cupcakes cool inside the oven for 30 minutes. This step helps prevent cracking.
  9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Chill the cheesecake cupcakes in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving. Top with fruit or sauce if desired.

Notes

  • For the smoothest filling, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature.
  • If you want strawberry cheesecake cupcakes, gently fold 1/4 cup of strawberry puree into the finished batter before dividing it into the liners.
  • These individual baked desserts travel well for parties when kept chilled.

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