Maple Mini Cheesecakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Maple Mini Cheesecakes are individual sized desserts combining a graham cracker base with a creamy filling made from creme cheese, caster sugar and pure maple syrup, enriched with eggs, unsalted butter, vanilla essence and all purpose flour. Ready in just 40 minutes total, with only 15 minutes of preparation needed before a 25 minute bake, these little treats suit anyone looking for a simple yet elegant dessert to impress guests.
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Ingredients
- 300 ggraham cracker crust
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 400 gcreme cheese
- 100 mlpure maple syrup(Grade A Amber)
- 1 tspvanilla essence
- ½ tspsalt
- 100 gall-purpose flour
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, caster sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
Tip: Use a food processor to speed up the process.
- 3
Press the crust mixture into the mini muffin tin and bake for 10 minutes.
Tip: Make sure to grease the tin with butter or cooking spray.
- 4
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and creme cheese until smooth.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add the maple syrup, vanilla essence, and salt to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 6
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crusts and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes.
Tip: Check for doneness by gently shaking the muffin tin.
- 7
Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
Tip: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: Perfect for brunch or dessert.
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