Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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- 3 tablespoons melted butter
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- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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- ½ cup powdered sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Optional Fresh Toppings
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- Strawberries
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- Blueberries
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- Raspberries
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- Blackberries
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- Berry sauce or jam
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- Crushed pistachios
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- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Add about 1–2 tablespoons of crust mixture into each liner and firmly press it down using the back of a spoon or small measuring cup.
Place the crusts into the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
💡 Flash Tip:
Press the crust firmly so the cheesecakes stay together cleanly after chilling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and fully combined.
💡 Flash Tip:
Cold heavy cream whips faster and creates a more stable cheesecake filling.
Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling onto the chilled crusts.
Smooth the tops with a spoon or leave soft swirls for a rustic bakery-style appearance.
Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
💡 Flash Tip:
Overnight chilling gives the filling a firmer texture and cleaner edges when serving.
Right before serving, top each cheesecake with fresh berries, berry sauce, crushed pistachios, or chocolate shavings.
The bright berries make these mini desserts look beautiful on brunch tables, dessert boards, or summer party spreads.
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