Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes shaped like hearts, perfect for any romantic occasion or sweet celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into heart-shaped molds.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter and add red gel food coloring to one half.
- Layer the red and white batter into the molds.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and cool the cheesecakes with the door slightly ajar, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. You can customize flavors with fruit or chocolate!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake heart
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg