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Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes

Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes: A Fun Halloween Treat

Delight in these Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes, a festive and fun Halloween dessert that’s easy to prepare and stunning to present.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 10 drops Orange food coloring
  • 10 drops Yellow food coloring
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Decorative Touches
  • 1/4 cup White sprinkles
  • 1 piece White fondant or sugar paste
  • 1 each Black edible marker or food coloring

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into cupcake liners and bake for 5 minutes. Cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Divide batter into three bowls, tint one yellow, another orange, and leave one plain.
  5. Layer the batter in the crust: yellow, then orange, and finally plain.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers jiggle slightly, then cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up and meld flavors.
  8. Whip softened butter until fluffy, then add sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream. Whip until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled mini cheesecakes with orange buttercream and garnish with sprinkles and fondant ghosts.
  10. Let sit at room temperature before serving and enjoy your festive treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for best results. Chill overnight for better flavor and texture.

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