Cheesecake Recipe With Only 1 Package of Cream Cheese
This mini cheesecake recipe for one (or two) is just like a regular cheesecake but it's made in a 4-inch cheesecake pan. It is smaller in size but still maintains that creamy, luxurious smooth texture with a light tanginess.
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Cheesecake, cheesecake, cheesecake! New obsession? I think yes!
Can you believe I never had cheesecake before I moved to America?! Sure I had the fake wanna be cheesecakes from people from other places… But trust me when I say that those don't compare at all to the real cheesecakes you guys have here.
Cheesecakes here are extremely rich and that is something I love about this dessert. Sure it is not the best for the waist line but that's why I want to share with mini cheesecake for one ( or two if you are feeling generous).
This way you can have your cheesecake and portion control too. No more extra cheesecake in the fridge to have in the middle of the night… As embarrassed as I am, I sometimes get up and have sweets in the middle of the night because well… Insomnia is no fun!
4-inch cheesecake recipe?
Well, I knew I wanted cheesecake. I also knew I didn't want to make a large cheesecake that was going to need more than one cream cheese container. So I had to find a way to make what I wanted without making a full on recipe that requires a huge amount of ingredients.
I pulled out my 4 inch springform pans and started playing around with different ratios of ingredients. (Yes, we did have cheesecake as a dessert for the past couple of nights) But I am proud to say that I finally nailed the baking time, consistency and texture of this delicious American cheesecake.
What's so special about this mini cheesecake recipe for one?!
First off, I just want to say that this cheesecake doesn't need 4 or more packages of cream cheese! To me that's a win… I always feel so intimidated when a recipe has that much cheese. Now don't get me wrong I absolutely understand that we are only having one little slice but I just feel like it is so dangerous for me. My self control goes out of the window when I see cheesecake so I prefer to be careful. Now, I am not saying I won't post a large cheesecake recipe at some point. I would just like to have the gyms open back up before I can take that kind of risk!! ( Yes, I really really love cheesecake )
This recipe for these mini 4-inch cheesecakes is velvety, smooth and oh so rich. It melts in your mouth while still giving you a nice crunchy graham cracker crust. I love making this recipe for my sister and I because we don't eat too much and we really do not need a full large cheesecake.
What you will need to bake this mini cheesecake recipe for one
To make this mini cheesecake recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Crushed graham crackers- For the graham crackers you can either crush your own or buy them pre-crushed. Whatever works for you.
- Sugar– You will need a small amount of sugar for the crust a little more for the cheesecake batter.
- Butter– We will need some butter to melt and add in to the graham crackers to make the New York cheesecake crust
- Cream cheese– You need cream cheese for any cheesecake recipe but the perk of this small batch cheesecake recipe is that you can make it with just one package of cream cheese. Actually, half a package of cream cheese if what you really need.
- Sour cream or creme fraiche – Adding sour creme or creme fraiche helps add a nice tangy flavor to the cheesecake as well as adding some moistness.
- Heavy cream- Heavy cream helps the cheesecake be softer and creamier.
- Vanilla – I love adding vanilla to my cheesecake to bring a light floral note.
- Flour– Adding a tiny bit of flour will help the cheesecake hold together a lot better.
- Egg- You will only need one room temperature egg to help the cheesecake bind together.
Tools to make the best 4-inch cheesecake
To make this perfect cheesecake for one you will need these tools:
- 4-inch cheesecake springform
- Measuring spoons and cups
- A hand and a stand mixer
- A luminum foil
- A larger dish for the water bath
How to make homemade cheesecake for one?
Start by preheating the oven to 350F then proceed to greasing a 4-inch cheesecake springform pan. Cut out a circle and line the bottom of the pan then cut out a long strip to line the sides of the pan. Cover the outside of the 4-inch springform pan with aluminum foil to make sure that no water can get into your cheesecake.
Now, add the graham crackers, sugar and the melted butter to a small bowl and mix until everything is incorporated.
Pour the graham cracker mixture into the cheesecake pan and flatten it using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake the graham cracker crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove it from the oven lower the heat to 300F and let the cheesecake cool down.
Now onto the cheesecake batter. To make the cheesecake batter add in the softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, flour and sugar into a stand mixer bowl or a medium bowl and mix everything together with the paddle attachement of a stand mixer or a hand mixer.Don't over mix!
Once you have a smooth cheesecake batter, add in the egg and mix gently until it is mixed it. This should take about 10-15 seconds.Don't over mix again!
Pour the cheesecake mixture on top of the baked graham cracker crust and tap it on the counter a few times to make sure that the cheesecake has no bubbles.
Place the cheesecake pan in a 8X8 inch pan or whatever pan you have and place that in the oven. Fill up the 8×8 inch pan with boiling water and cook for 35 minutes. Once the cheesecake is done baking, turn off the oven, crack the oven door open and leave the cheesecake in there to cool for an hour.
After the hour is up, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Finally remove the springform pan, peel the parchment paper off and enjoy your delicious homemade 4-inch cheesecake!
Tips for making the perfect New York cheesecake
If you are ready to make this foolproof mini New York cheesecake for one, make sure to follow these handy dandy tips:
- Use full fat ingredients- This is a dessert that won't forgive if you go with the fat free options. Make sure to use full fat cream cheese and sour creme or creme fraiche!
- Bring your ingredients to room temperature before starting- Make sure to bring all your ingredients to room temperature before starting. This will ensure that all the ingredients get incorporated well to make a homogenous cheesecake batter.
- Avoid over mixing the batter- Don't over mix the cheesecake batter in order to not add in too much air into the cheesecake. Too much air in the cheesecake batter with make the cheesecake inflate when it bakes and then deflate when you cool it down completely.
- Use a water bath- Don't skip the water bath. It will create the much needed humidity in the oven to prevent the top of the cheesecake from cracking.
- Cool down your cheesecake slowly– After turning the oven off, let the cheesecake sit there and crack the oven door open. This will make sure that the cheesecake you worked so hard for doesn't have any cracks.
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What to top cheese cake with?
You can enjoy your luxuriously creamy 4-inch cheesecake as is, which is something I love to usually. But sometimes a little change makes this dessert even better. Some fun toppings you can add to your cheesecakes are :
- Fresh fruits
- Fruit jams or sauces
- Chocolate sauce
- Dulce de leche or caramel sauce
- Whipped cream piped on top
- Melted peanut butter
- Chocolate shavings
- Chocolate shavings
These are only a few ideas that I usually go for but the sky is the limit so if you have any other ideas, make sure to share them with us in the comments below. 🙂
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Mini Cheesecake recipe for one! (or two if you want to share)
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The creamiest mini cheesecake recipe ever!
This 4-inch cheesecake recipe is dense, rich and so creamy! Make this cheese cake for one or share it with your significant other for the perfect at home date night dessert!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 447 kcal
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stand mixer or hand mixer
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4-inch cheesecake pan
for the crust
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter melted
for the cheesecake
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp sour cream or creme fraiche
- 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp flour
- 1 egg at room temperature
Make the graham crust
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Start by preheating the oven to 350F then proceed to greasing a 4-inch cheesecake springform pan. Cut out a circle and line the bottom of the pan then cut out a long strip to line the sides of the pan. Cover the outside of the 4-inch springform pan with aluminum foil to make sure that no water can get into your cheesecake.
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Now, add the graham crackers, sugar and the melted butter to a small bowl and mix until everything is incorporated.
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Pour the graham cracker mixture into the cheesecake pan and flatten it using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
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Bake the graham cracker crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove it from the oven lower the heat to 300F and let the cheesecake cool down.
Make the cheesecake batter
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Now onto the cheesecake batter. To make the cheesecake batter add in the softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, flour and sugar into a stand mixer bowl or a medium bowl and mix everything together with the paddle attachement of a stand mixer or a hand mixer. Don't over mix!
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Once you have a smooth cheesecake batter, add in the egg and mix gently until it is mixed it. This should take about 10-15 seconds. Don't over mix again!
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Pour the cheesecake mixture on top of the baked graham cracker crust and tap it on the counter a few times to make sure that the cheesecake has no bubbles.
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Place the cheesecake pan in a 8X8 inch pan or whatever pan you have and place that in the oven. Fill up the 8×8 inch pan with boiling water and cook for 35 minutes. Once the cheesecake is done baking, turn off the oven, crack the oven door open and leave the cheesecake in there to cool for an hour.
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After the hour is up, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
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Remove the springform pan, peel the parchment paper off and enjoy your delicious homemade 4-inch cheesecake!
Calories: 447 kcal Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 8 g Fat: 33 g Saturated Fat: 19 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 178 mg Sodium: 348 mg Potassium: 159 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 23 g Vitamin A: 1250 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 99 mg Iron: 1 mg
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Cheesecake Recipe With Only 1 Package of Cream Cheese
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