Ingredients
24 oz cream cheese, full-fat, softened
1 cup granulated sugar, standard white sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and place a water bath in a baking sheet.
Line a standard muffin tin with 24 cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and fully combined.
In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter to form the crust.
Spoon a small amount of the crust mixture into each liner, pressing gently to form a base.
Fill each liner with the cheesecake batter, filling 2/3 full.
Place the muffin tin in the baking sheet with the water bath to prevent cracking.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Allow to cool completely in the tin, then chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
Chill before serving to ensure the best texture.
Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: American Comfort Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cupcake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg