Amazing Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess at a lower cost

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is lower in calories while brown sugar is often less expensive

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a food processor, pulse 16 graham crackers and 1/2 cup toasted pecans until fine.

Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; pulse to combine.

Drizzle in 4 tablespoons melted butter and pulse until mixed.

Set the crust mixture aside.

In a stand mixer, beat 1 pound of room temperature cream cheese until smooth for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup sugar and mix until fluffy.

Incorporate 1/3 cup sour cream and mix well.

Add 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until combined.

Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Spoon a generous tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner and press down with a shot glass.

Spoon cheesecake mixture into each liner, filling to the top.

Bake for 15-18 minutes.

Let cool and top with whipped cream and fresh fruit before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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