Caramelized Mini Cheesecakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of crushed graham crackers.
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4 tablespoons of melted butter.
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2 tablespoons of sugar for the crust.
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225 grams of cream cheese.
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1/4 cup of sugar for the filling.
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1 large egg.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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1/4 cup of heavy cream.
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1/4 cup of sugar for torching.
# Instructions:
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Stir together the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Flatten this mixture into muffin tins and bake them in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 163°C.
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Blend the cream cheese and sugar, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and heavy cream. Pour the mixture over the pre-baked crusts.
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Bake the cheesecakes for 15-18 minutes. Let them cool in the oven for 10 minutes with the heat off and refrigerate for 2 hours afterward.
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Sprinkle sugar evenly on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it until it turns golden brown.
# Notes:
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The center should slightly wobble when taking it out of the oven.
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For the best crunch, caramelize just before serving.