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White Chocolate Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup sour cream

For the Raspberry Swirl:

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Fresh raspberries
  • White chocolate shavings
  • Mint leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  1. Mix the Crust Ingredients: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  2. Fill the Muffin Liners: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon the crust mixture into each liner, pressing firmly to create an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Prepare the Raspberry Swirl:

  1. Cook the Raspberry Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Strain to remove seeds, if desired, and let cool.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Mix the Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Incorporate the White Chocolate and Sour Cream: Gently fold in the melted white chocolate and sour cream until smooth.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  2. Add the Raspberry Swirl: Drop small dollops of the raspberry mixture onto each cheesecake. Use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
  3. Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.

Cool and Chill:

  1. Cool to Room Temperature: Let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  2. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

Serve and Garnish:

  1. Remove Liners: Carefully remove the paper liners before serving.
  2. Garnish: Top with fresh raspberries, white chocolate shavings, or mint leaves for an elegant finish.

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