🍓 Mini Baked Cheesecake with Berry Compote

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
• Servings: 3–4 mini cheesecakes

🧾 Ingredients

🍪 Crust

• 120g (1 cup) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
• 60g (4 tbsp) melted butter

🧀 Cheesecake Filling

• 250g cream cheese (room temperature)
• 80g (⅓ cup) sugar
• 1 large egg
• 120ml (½ cup) heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

🍒 Berry Compote

• 200g mixed berries (raspberries, cherries, or strawberries)
• 50g (¼ cup) sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

🌿 Garnish

• Fresh berries
• Mint leaves
• Powdered sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter.
2. Press firmly into the bottom of mini cake molds or ramekins.
3. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 8–10 minutes.
4. Let cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add egg → mix just until combined (do not overmix).
3. Add heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt.
4. Mix until silky and lump-free.

3. Bake the Cheesecake

1. Pour filling over the crust.
2. Place molds in a baking tray.
3. Add hot water to create a water bath (halfway up molds).
4. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 25–30 minutes.

👉 Center should slightly jiggle — not fully firm.

5. Turn off oven, leave door slightly open for 30 minutes.
6. Remove and cool completely, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

4. Make Berry Compote

1. Cook berries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
2. Stir until berries break down and release juice.
3. Add cornstarch slurry.
4. Cook until thick and glossy.
5. Cool completely.

5. Assemble

• Spoon berry compote on top of chilled cheesecake
• Add fresh berries and mint
• Light dust of powdered sugar

🍽️ Texture & Flavor

• Base: buttery, slightly crisp
• Cheesecake: dense, creamy, smooth
• Topping: tangy, fruity, glossy

👉 Balance: rich + fresh acidity → not too heavy

💡 Pro Tips

• Do NOT overmix after adding egg → prevents cracks
• Water bath = ultra smooth texture
• Chill overnight = best structure & flavor
• Use ring molds for clean edges

🔥 Upgrade Ideas

• Add mirror glaze for a luxury finish
• Torch top lightly for a brûlée effect
• Add white chocolate into filling for richer taste
• Make mini size → perfect for selling

💸 Selling Insight

• High perceived value (looks premium)
• Low ingredient cost
• Easy to scale production
• Perfect for café, TikTok content, or pre-order desserts