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1) Classic Mini New York Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full crackers
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar for crust
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened (two 8-oz packages)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: fresh berries or jam for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar, and melted butter; press about 1 tbsp into each liner.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth, then add egg, vanilla, sour cream, and salt; mix until just combined.
  4. Spoon filling over crust, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake 15–18 minutes until centers barely set; cool on rack then chill at least 2 hours before topping.