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Mini New York Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

Delightful bite-sized cheesecakes with a buttery crust and rich salted caramel topping, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 300 gm Digestive biscuits
  • 150 g melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
  • 200 g cream cheese (Philadelphia or Mascarpone)
  • 250 g ricotta
  • 1 ea egg
  • 100 ml fresh liquid cream
  • 120 g sugar
  • to taste Lemon juice
  • 30 g cornstarch
For the salted caramel
  • 210 g sugar
  • 100 g butter
  • 100 ml fresh liquid cream
  • 8 g salt

Method
 

Preparation of crust and filling
  1. Crush the Digestive biscuits and mix with the melted butter until they resemble tiny crumbs. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a silicone mold.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta, egg, fresh cream, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and velvety, then pour into the mold, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Baking the cheesecakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Bake the cheesecakes for about 50 minutes, watching for a lovely amber color on the surface.
  2. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool inside for about an hour.
Preparing salted caramel
  1. Melt the sugar in a saucepan until it turns golden. Stir in the butter, then add the cream and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth.
  2. Set the salted caramel aside to cool.
Finishing touches
  1. Once the cheesecakes are cooled, drizzle the salted caramel over them and refrigerate overnight.
  2. When ready to serve, gently remove the cheesecakes from their molds and top with whipped cream.

Notes

Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the oven for a flawless texture. Don't skip the salted caramel—it's essential. For added flair, sprinkle sea salt on top before serving. Variations include adding a swirl of chocolate or a dash of vanilla extract.