Description
These delightful mini cheesecakes capture the essence of summer with bright flavors of fresh oranges, a creamy filling, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra orange zest or candied orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust. Bake for 5–6 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar.
- Mix in sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition to avoid cracking.
- Divide filling evenly over the crusts. Tap muffin pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Leave in oven for 10 minutes with door ajar.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When serving, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecakes.
- Garnish with extra orange zest or candied orange peel before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg