Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mini Easter Orange Cheesecakes, a creamy and zesty dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Each mini cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with rich cream cheese and fresh orange zest, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. These easy-to-make treats are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into lined muffin tins to form the crust.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden; cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add orange juice, zest, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix well.
- Gently mix in eggs one at a time until just blended.
- Spoon filling into cooled crusts, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg