1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
12 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 teaspoon crème brûlée sugar*
= (or superfine sugar)
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* Available at Williams-Sonoma stores.
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter the wells of a mini cheesecake pan.
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and stir until blended. Divide the mixture among the prepared wells. Using the bottom of a shot glass or other small glass, press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the wells. Bake the crusts for 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool.
Reduce the oven temperature to 275 degrees.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the cream cheese and the 1/3 cup granulated sugar and beat on low speed until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl often. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Add the cream and beat until blended. Pour the filling into the crusts, dividing it evenly among the wells.
Bake until the filling is set, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to the wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
Just before serving, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the crème brûlée sugar evenly over each cheesecake. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar according to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the cheesecakes from the pan and serve immediately.
This recipe yields 12 mini cheesecakes.
Comments: Traditionally used to caramelize sugar on crème brûlée, a kitchen torch is also handy for creating a crispy caramelized topping on individual cheesecakes.
Notes: Recipe from the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
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Added On: November 20, 2008
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