Creamy, classic mini cheesecake bites with a buttery graham cracker crust — simple to make, easy to customize, and perfect for any occasion.
For the Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
For the Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream (optional)
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Combine crust ingredients and press ~1 tbsp into each liner. Bake 5 minutes.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Spoon filling over crusts. Bake 16–18 minutes until just set.
Cool in oven with door ajar 5–10 minutes. Cool fully, then chill 2+ hours.
Top as desired and serve chilled.
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze without toppings for up to 1 month.