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Creamy Mini Cheesecake Eggs Recipe with Crunchy Graham Crust

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These creamy mini cheesecake eggs feature a silky cheesecake filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or sweet treats. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Graham Crust: In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely ground (about 1 ½ cups). If you don’t have a processor, place crackers in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs.
  2. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir well until the mixture feels like wet sand.
  3. Form Crust Bases: Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini egg mold cavity (or muffin tin). Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compact it tightly. Chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to set.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: With an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  5. Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes on medium speed).
  6. Combine Filling: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the airiness. If using lemon juice or zest, fold it in now.
  7. Fill the Molds: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled graham crust layers, filling each mold almost to the top. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  8. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the filled molds for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to firm up and develop flavor.
  9. Unmold and Serve: Carefully pop the mini cheesecake eggs out of the molds. If they resist, briefly dip the bottom of the mold in warm water (avoid getting water on the cheesecake) to loosen.

Notes

Soften cream cheese properly at room temperature for about an hour to avoid lumps. Whip cream only until soft peaks form to prevent graininess. Press crust firmly and chill before filling to ensure a crunchy, stable base. Silicone molds are easier for unmolding than muffin tins. Variations include adding cocoa powder, chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, or spices. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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