Description
Dragon Fruit Mini Cheesecakes are vibrant, bite-sized desserts with a creamy cheesecake filling, tropical dragon fruit, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties or special occasions, these tropical treats are as stunning as they are delicious.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dragon fruit puree
For Topping (Optional):
- Sliced dragon fruit
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl until well combined.
- Press 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in dragon fruit puree until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the batter over the crusts, filling liners nearly to the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with sliced dragon fruit, whipped cream, and mint leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Use red dragon fruit for a vibrant color or white dragon fruit for a subtler look.
- These cheesecakes freeze well without toppings for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical