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Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes

Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes That Will Melt Your Heart

Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes bring together creamy cheesecake and pecan pie flavors in an easy-to-make dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Consider using pre-made crumbs to save time.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted for better control of saltiness.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Substitute with granulated sweeteners if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Moderate the number if making a single batch.
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Use toasted pecans for enhanced nuttiness.
  • 1/2 cup Corn Syrup Substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cupcake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter and press into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  3. Beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy in a separate bowl.
  4. Ladle the cream cheese mixture into each crust filling them about ¾ full.
  5. In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, corn syrup, and heavy cream until well blended then spoon over the cheesecake layers.
  6. Bake the cheesecakes for approximately 30 minutes until puffed and set around the edges.
  7. Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheesecakes can be prepared a couple of days in advance and stored in the fridge. They get better in flavor as they chill.

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