Easy Mini Brûlée Cheesecakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3 tablespoons melted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Brûlée Topping

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners for easy removal and presentation.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Bake for about 5 minutes, just until set, then set aside.
03 - Beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until fully combined.
04 - Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts, filling each liner about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
05 - Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle sugar over each cheesecake and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden and crispy.

# Notes:

01 - Can use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version
02 - Cheesecakes should be slightly jiggly when done
03 - Add brûlée topping just before serving