Mini Easter Cheesecakes with Orange
Mini Easter cheesecakes with orange are delightful bite-sized treats that bring a burst of citrus flavor to your spring celebrations. These creamy cheesecakes sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust and are perfect for sharing at any festive gathering. Easy to prepare, they combine rich cream cheese with refreshing orange notes, making them a crowd-pleaser for Easter brunch or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the crusts in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before refrigerating for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (64g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg