Mini Cheesecakes Gluten-Free (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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5 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (choose gluten-free like Schär Honeygrams)
→ Cheesecake Filling
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2 large eggs, brought to room temperature
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1/2 cup room-temp sour cream
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure)
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2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pop cupcake liners into the slots of a 12-cup muffin tray.
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Turn the cookies into crumbs using a food processor or crush them in a sealed plastic bag by rolling over it with a pin. Blend the crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Scoop around 1 1/2 tablespoons of this crust mix into each liner and pack it down tightly.
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With a hand mixer on low-medium speed, whip the softened cream cheese for 1-2 minutes till it's nice and fluffy. Throw in the sour cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Blend till it's creamy and smooth.
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Scoop the cheesecake mixture into liners with a greased cookie scoop. Fill each one to the top so they're nice and full.
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Slide the muffin pan into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. When you see the tops lightly browned, pull them out. They'll puff up but will shrink once cooled.
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Let them cool completely before covering and popping into the fridge. Chill for at least 3 hours, or leave them overnight. When ready to serve, let them rest at room temp for a couple of minutes before removing them from the tray.
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You can serve them plain or dress them up with toppings you like best before digging in!
# Notes:
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Warm ingredients blend way better, so make sure everything's at room temperature.
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If you're short on time, dip cold ingredients in warm water for 2-3 minutes to soften them up.
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Don’t sweat over cracks—they’ll vanish as the cheesecakes shrink while cooling.
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You can prep these ahead of time and store them chilled for later.