Mini Gluten-Free Cheesecakes
Mini gluten-free cheesecakes are a faster, no-fuss version of the traditional cake. They’re perfect make-ahead desserts when you need something easy and crowd-friendly. They are creamy, smooth, and surprisingly simple to make. They bake in a standard muffin pan and are ideal for parties, holidays, or gatherings. Small-batch desserts are always a hit.
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Gluten-free party dessert
These small-batch cheesecake bites are creamy, smooth, and surprisingly simple to make. They are the kind of crowd-friendly dessert perfect for parties, gatherings, or celebrations. They bake in a standard muffin pan, take simple ingredients, and you can customise them.
The small-sized bites are always a hit. You can make them ahead and top them at the moment of serving. Favourite toppings are fresh fruit, fruit sauce/compote, chocolate, or caramel. For more summer no-fuss desserts, here is the link to this lemon posset that takes 3 ingredients.
Ingredients:
Some notes about the main ingredients of this recipe:
- Cream cheese: full-fat cream cheese like Philadelphia, not a spreadable one.
- Cookies: gluten-free digestive cookies.
- Eggs: room temperature eggs.
- Butter: unsalted butter.
How to make these gluten-free mini cheesecakes
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners.
For the crust: Combine the cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a medium bowl or a food processor. Place a tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner and press hard. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes.
For the filling: With a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handmixer, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth. Add the cream and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Don’t over-mix. Place the mixture in the prepared pan, dividing evenly to the top.
Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are set, and the centers slightly jiggle.
Let cool at room temperature and then place covered in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, ideal overnight.
Serve the cheesecakes with your favourite topping. Here is the link to this strawberry sauce, blueberry compote, and plum compote that pair beautifully.
Store leftover covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them in an airtight container.
Serving suggestions
- Fruit sauce/ compote: fruit sauce pairs very well with a plain cheesecake. Favourite flavours are strawberry and blueberry, but you must try this amazing plum compote.
- Whipped cream: classic, always works.
- Lemon curd: for lemon lovers, this is another favourite topping.
- Caramel sauce: for a sweeter version and sprinkle it with sea salt.
- Fresh Fruit: For a light version, or combine whipped cream with fresh fruit.
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 and 1/4 cup gluten-free digestive cookies (150g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g), melted
For the filling:
- 16 ounces of cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners.
For the crust:
- Combine the cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a medium bowl. Place a tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner and press hard. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes.
For the filling:
- With a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handmixer, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth. Add the cream and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Don’t over-mix. Place the mixture in the prepared pan, dividing evenly to the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are set, and the centers slightly jiggle.
- Let cool at room temperature and then place covered in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, ideal overnight.
- Serve the cheesecakes with your favorite topping. Here is the link to this strawberry sauce, blueberry compote, and plum compote that pair beautifully.