MINI BANANA CHEESECAKES
This is perfect snacking mini banana cheesecake recipe. It's delicious with afternoon coffee or for social gathering / parties with your friends or family. Everyone will loves it!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Resting time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, cheesecake, coffee time, party, summer
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Julia
For the crust
- 1 cup (80 g) graham crackers or crumbs
- 1/8 cup (30g) butter melted
- 2 tbsps sugar granulated
For the cream cheese filling
- 2 cups (450 g) cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup (115 g) sugar granulated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 small banana blended
For the whipped cream topping
- 1 cup (250 ml) whipped cream
- 2 tbsp sugar confectioner (icing)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the crust
Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C. Rack in middle position.
Line mini muffin pan with mini muffin liners. In a small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Add approximately 2 tsp crumb mix to each cup. Firmly press down with small cup to pack the crumbs.
For the cream cheese filling
In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Mix well for about 5 - 10 minutes or until soft and creamy. Add egg, vanilla extract and blended banana.
Add approximately 1 to 1 & 1/2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture into each mini muffin cup.
Bake in oven 350 F / 180 C for 10-15 minutes or until the top of the cheesecakes are set. Let cool the cheesecakes for 10 -15 minutes and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
For the whipped cream topping
Before serving the mini banana cheesecakes, whip the whipping cream in medium bowl with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks are formed.
Place the whipped cream in piping bag with tip no. 1M and pipe little swirls on the top of the mini banana cheesecake.
- Use this recipe for regular size muffin pan. You will make 12 individual banana cheesecakes, by adjusting the baking time to 20 minutes.
- For smoother texture, have the ingredients in room temperature and mix the cream cheese for 5 - 10 minutes.
- You can substitute bananas for different kind of berry fruit: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries...etc.