These mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce are baked in a standard muffin pan, so no special equipment is required. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a spoonful of homemade salted caramel, they’re always a crowd-pleaser.
I’m sharing these mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce on Oh Sweet Basil. I love cheesecake in any form, and bite-sized desserts are especially popular for gatherings and parties.
These individual cheesecakes are simple to make. Because they’re baked in a muffin tin, you can skip a springform pan and enjoy a shorter bake time. They’re ideal when you want cheesecake flavor without the long wait.
The base is a thick graham cracker crust made by combining graham crumbs with a little sugar and melted butter, then pressing the mixture into lined muffin cups. If you’re a fan of graham cracker crust, these will be a favorite—each mini cheesecake has a sturdy, flavorful base that complements the creamy filling.
The cheesecake filling is made by beating cream cheese with sugar, a bit of vanilla, sour cream, and eggs. For the smoothest texture, bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing—this helps prevent lumps. Add the eggs last and mix gently to minimize the chance of cracks during baking.
Spoon the filling over the prepared crusts and bake until set. The result is a creamy, tangy mini cheesecake with a silky texture. Once cooled, each cheesecake is finished with a generous spoonful of homemade salted caramel sauce. The combination of sweet, buttery caramel and tangy cheesecake is irresistible.
These mini cheesecakes make an excellent dessert for holidays, parties, or a special weekend treat. They store well in the refrigerator and are easy to transport, which makes them convenient for potlucks and celebrations. Because they’re individually portioned, they also make elegant plated desserts without extra slicing or serving tools.
If you’d like detailed tips and a full recipe, I’ve posted the complete method and helpful tricks on Oh Sweet Basil. The guidance covers ingredient temperatures, baking times, and variations for different toppings so you can customize these mini cheesecakes to your taste.
Enjoy making these simple, delicious mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce—the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.