Description
This recipe, “Mini Churro Cheesecakes,” is a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts: churros and cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 10 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
- 4 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
Cheesecakes:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 6-oz. tub Cool Whip
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar
Icing Swirl:
- â…” cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp. whole milk
Instructions
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Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray the liners with cooking spray.
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Make Crust: In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until completely moistened.
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Press Crust into Liners: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the paper liners. Set aside.
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Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sugar, Cool Whip, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
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Fill Crusts: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
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Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the tops of the cheesecakes generously with cinnamon sugar.
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Make Icing: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and whole milk. Whisk until smooth. Transfer the icing to a small piping bag or a small Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
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Pipe Icing: Pipe a swirl of icing onto the center of each cupcake.
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Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecakes until firm, about 4 hours. This allows the filling to set completely.
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Serve: Enjoy!