Candy Bar Cheesecake: Mini New York Cheesecake Bites
Mini New York-style cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and crunchy candy-bar topping. These sweet bites offer a smooth, rich texture and clean slices, perfect for desserts or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs* 1 1/2 cups (126 g)
- Light brown sugar 1/4 cup (55 g), loosely packed
- Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (113.5 g)
- Cream cheese, softened 24 ounces (680.39 g)
- Granulated sugar 1 cup (200 g)
- Cornstarch 3 tablespoons (44.36 g)
- Eggs, large 4
- Crushed candy bars (e.g., Hershey's Kisses, Milky Way) 1/2 cup (optional), for topping
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C)
- Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Press 2 tablespoons of mixture into each cup
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and cornstarch, mixing until fully combined
- Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each
- Pour about 3 tablespoons of filling into each cup
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm but centers slightly wobble
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour
- Sprinkle crushed candy bars over the tops
- Serve with fresh strawberry slices if desired
Notes
Use non-stick muffin cups for easy release
Let cheesecakes cool completely before chilling to avoid condensation
Substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free or digestif biscuit crumbs as needed
Crush candy bars coarsely with a food processor or plastic bag + rolling pin
Store refrigerated for up to 2 days
Let cheesecakes cool completely before chilling to avoid condensation
Substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free or digestif biscuit crumbs as needed
Crush candy bars coarsely with a food processor or plastic bag + rolling pin
Store refrigerated for up to 2 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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