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Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes

Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes that Will Steal Your Heart

These Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes capture the essence of winter festivities with their creamy cheesecake and pecan pie flavors, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best results
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature for smoother mixing
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs use pre-made or crush your own
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melt before mixing
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans toast before use for added depth
  • 1/2 cup Corn Syrup light corn syrup recommended
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar light or dark varieties work well
  • 1 pinch Salt just a pinch for balance

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter and press into the cupcake wells. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
  4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts until about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly jiggly. Allow to cool in the pan.
  6. Prepare the topping by combining corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until bubbling, then fold in the pecans.
  7. Spoon the pecan mixture over each cooled cheesecake and let set.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow cheesecakes to cool completely before adding the topping. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.

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