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Muffin tin salted caramel cheesecakes on a white stand with a bottle of Karo in the background.
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Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

Made in a muffin tin, these bite-sized Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes are delicious and sure to be a hit at your next party or celebration.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy desserts, Mini Cheesecakes recipe
Servings: 18 cheesecakes
Calories: 258cal
Author: Jared Desrosiers
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • oven adjusted to the center rack position
  • 2 12-count muffin tins
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • food processor
  • Hand Mixer
  • candy thermometer

Ingredients

Cheesecake batter

  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Graham cracker crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 14 rectangles or 28 squares
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

Salted Caramel Sauce Topping *makes 2 cups

  • 14 ounces sweetended condensed milk
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup Karo® Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • sea salt flake style salt *For topping cheesecakes ONLY

Instructions

  • Combine: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and light brown sugar.
  • Press: Evenly press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of 18 muffin tin pan wells.
  • Bake: Bake for 5 minutes at 350℉ remove, and cool crusts, but leave oven on until its time to bake cheesecakes.
  • Beat: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Fold in: Fold sour cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  • Pour: Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
  • Bake: Bake at 350℉ for 18-22 minutes or until cheesecake feels firm to the touch.
  • Cool: Turn off oven and allow cheesecakes to sit in the oven for 15 minutes before removing them to continue cooling on the stovetop.

Caramel Topping Sauce

  • Combine: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, Karo® Syrup, and light brown sugar.
  • Simmer: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in Vanilla: Add vanilla and continue stirring until caramel reaches 225℉. Once at temperature, remove caramel from the heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Add Caramel: Add one teaspoon of warm caramel (easiest to spoon when warm). Sprinkle each mini cheesecake with a pinch of sea salt flakes.
  • Serve: Serve right away or store in the refridgerator, covered until enjoying.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecake | Calories: 258cal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg