Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press about 1 firmly packed tablespoon of the mixture into each liner, ensuring an even crust.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ⅓ cup sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until the batter is creamy and well combined.
- Either spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
Raspberry Heart Design
- In a small bowl, mash the raspberries, 1 tsp of sugar, and lemon juice together. Strain if a seedless puree is desired.
- Place a small dot of raspberry puree in the center of each unbaked cheesecake and use a toothpick to drag it into a heart shape.
Baking
- Bake the cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Edges should be set while the centers jiggle slightly.
- Let them cool completely in the pan before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
Serve chilled and garnish with additional raspberries or a drizzle of raspberry puree if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
