Description
Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with a gooey, nutty pecan pie topping. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or everyday indulgence, these mini treats are easy to make, freeze well, and deliver big flavor in a small package. Keywords: mini pecan pie cheesecakes, pecan pie cheesecake bites, cheesecake with pecan topping, holiday desserts, Southern mini cheesecakes.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
3. Spoon about a tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner and press down firmly.
4. Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
6. Add granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
7. Spoon the cheesecake filling over each crust, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8. Bake at 325°F for 18–20 minutes or until centers are set.
9. Let cheesecakes cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat.
11. Stir until bubbling and smooth, then remove from heat.
12. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
13. Let pecan topping cool slightly before spooning over chilled cheesecakes.
14. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Chill the cheesecakes fully before adding the pecan topping for best texture.
For extra crunch, lightly toast the pecans before mixing into the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg