Mini Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecakes

Mini Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecakes

 

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Cinnamon Swirl:

• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons milk

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.

1. Make the Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream, mixing until just combined.

1. Assemble the Cheesecakes:

Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about ⅔ full.

1. Make the Cinnamon Swirl:

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
Drop small dollops of the cinnamon mixture onto the cheesecake batter and swirl gently with a toothpick.

1. Bake:

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheesecakes are set.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.

1. Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until you reach a smooth, drizzling consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the chilled cheesecakes before serving.

Time Breakdown:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition:

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Servings: 12

Enjoy these mini cinnamon swirl cheesecakes!