Description
Creamy and tangy mini cheesecakes topped with a luscious passionfruit drip. These bite-sized treats are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs (room temperature), 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Passionfruit Drip: 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (fresh or canned), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the centers are set. Cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the passionfruit drip: In a small saucepan, combine passionfruit pulp and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
- Once cheesecakes are chilled, spoon the passionfruit topping over each cheesecake and let it drip slightly down the sides.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh passionfruit pulp if available.
- You can make the cheesecakes a day ahead and add the topping just before serving.
- If you prefer a sweeter topping, add more sugar to the passionfruit drip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: passionfruit cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, tropical dessert, bite-sized cheesecake, passionfruit drip