These mini Basque cheesecakes are the perfect mini desserts. Easy to make, even easier to eat! Serve on special occasions or enjoy as a delicious treat at the end of the day.
Preheat your oven to 400F. Line your cupcake or muffin tin with parchment paper or regular liners and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl using a handheld electric mixer or using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Remember to scrape the sides and bottom of your bowl.
2 8-oz blocks cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar
Add eggs one at time, making sure each addition is incorporated before adding the next one.
2 large eggs
Add vanilla extract, cream and salt. Stir until incorporated.
1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt
Add flour and stir. See lumps? Pass your batter through a sieve for the smoothest texture.
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Transfer to your prepared pans. Gently tap the pan on your counter to release air bubbles.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the sides are set but the center still slightly wobbly.
Broil on high for a few minutes, just until the tops turn a dark golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
If you notice your cheesecakes deflate as they cool, this is to be expected.
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