Strawberry Caramel Mini Cheesecakes
Strawberry Caramel Mini Cheesecakes are indulgent, single-serve desserts with a buttery cookie or nut crust, smooth cheesecake filling, rich caramel topping, and fresh strawberries—perfect for parties or make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup crushed cookies (graham crackers, digestive, or Oreos) or finely chopped nuts
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, halved
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a mini cheesecake pan.
- Mix crushed cookies or nuts with melted butter. Press about 1 tbsp into the base of each mold. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly over the crusts. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are just set.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Top each cheesecake with a spoonful of caramel sauce. Add a halved strawberry and a swirl of whipped cream.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a mini cheesecake pan for easy release and clean edges.
- Cool gradually to avoid surface cracks.
- Prepare a day ahead for best texture and flavor.
- Decorate just before serving for freshest appearance.
- Use dulce de leche or fruit jam as a topping variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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