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Mini Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

These Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a creamy lime filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. Bite-sized and bursting with zesty flavor, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Muffin Liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

For filling

  • 24 oz 3 packages cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 whole large eggs
  • 2/3 cup key lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line 24 muffin cups with liners.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Add 1 tablespoon of crumbs to each liner, press down, and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Mix in sour cream, key lime juice, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each, then gently stir in flour.
  • Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Cool, remove from pan, and let cool fully on a wire rack.