Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Coffee Cheesecakes that are perfect for coffee and dessert lovers alike. These bite-sized treats feature a creamy coffee-infused filling on a graham cracker crust, offering a balance of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press into muffin cups and bake for 5 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add coffee mixture, vanilla, egg, and sour cream. Fill muffin cups and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Cool and garnish: Cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a mocha twist, stir in 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate with the coffee mixture.
- Mini cheesecakes freeze well—wrap individually and thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
