Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes bursting with citrus flavor and creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or mini cheesecake molds.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mold to create a solid crust layer.
- Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let them cool completely afterward.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and orange extract, continuing to whip until fluffy.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture gently.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, creating a delightful swirl on top.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours until set and chilled.
- Pipe the remaining whipped cream atop each mini cheesecake before serving.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices.
Notes
Make-ahead options available, can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, orange dessert, mini dessert, summer treats, easy desserts