Description
Mini Easter Cheesecakes with Orange Flavor are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and zesty citrus, making them a perfect addition to your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh orange zest and juice
- Eggs
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of each muffin liner.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream, sugars, vanilla, orange zest, and juice until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each crust with cheesecake batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until centers jiggle slightly but look set.
- Cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Substitute fresh oranges with lemons or limes for different citrus flavors. - Add chocolate chips or berries to the batter for extra texture and taste.