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Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes garnished with berries, caramel sauce, and powdered sugar.

Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes Recipe

Maria Rose
Indulge in creamy, caramel-infused mini cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust! These no-fuss, bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet treat—ready in just 5 simple steps.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 38 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion (Latin-American/Classic American)
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups 150g graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
  • 5 tbsp 70g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp 25g granulated sugar

For the Filling:

  • 16 oz 450g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 120g dulce de leche (plus extra for topping)

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped cream caramel drizzle, sea salt flakes, crushed nuts.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • Mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press 1 tbsp firmly into each liner.
  • Bake for 5 mins, then cool.

Step 2: Make the Filling

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and dulce de leche.

Step 3: Bake

  • Fill crusts ¾ full with batter.
  • Bake 15–18 mins (edges set, center slightly jiggly).
  • Cool in pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a rack.

Step 4: Chill

  • Refrigerate ≥4 hours (overnight preferred).

Step 5: Decorate & Serve

  • Top with extra dulce de leche, whipped cream, or sea salt.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Calories Fat (g) Carbs (g) Protein (g) Sugar (g)
220 15 18 4 14
Includes crust, filling, and dulce de leche drizzle.
Keyword dulce de leche dessert, Mini cheesecakes, party desserts