Description
Mini Easter Cheesecakes with Orange Flavor are a bright, creamy treat that adds a refreshing twist to your spring celebrations. Delight your guests with these individual cheesecakes bursting with zesty orange goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in sugar until lump-free. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into each crust-lined cup without overfilling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are set but centers remain jiggly. Cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swapping orange zest for lemon or lime zest. - Top cheesecakes with whipped cream or fresh fruit slices before serving for extra flair.