🍫✨ Mini Churro Cheesecake Cups

✨ Description

Crispy cinnamon-sugar crust + creamy cheesecake center + whipped topping with chocolate drizzle. This combo hits sweet, creamy, and slightly crunchy all at once — dangerously addictive.

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 cups)

For the crust:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

For the cheesecake filling:

• 200g cream cheese (softened)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For topping:

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate sauce
• Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings
• Powdered sugar

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare crust

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
• Press mixture into muffin tin cups to form a base.

2. Make filling

• Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar → mix well.
• Add egg and vanilla → mix until creamy.

3. Bake

• Pour filling over crust.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes until set.
• Let cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours.

4. Decorate

• Pipe whipped cream on top.
• Drizzle chocolate sauce.
• Dust with cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

5. Serve

• Serve chilled for best texture.
• Optional: sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar for that churro vibe.

💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overmix after adding egg → keeps texture smooth.
• Chill properly → cheesecake sets perfectly.
• Add a caramel drizzle for extra richness.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per cup)

• Calories: 220–300 kcal
• Fat: 14–18 g
• Carbs: 20–25 g
• Protein: 4–6 g

⏰ Best Time to Eat

• Dessert
• Party snack
• Late-night sweet craving

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Bake all cups in one batch instead of multiple rounds to reduce oven usage.

👥 Who Will Love This

• Cheesecake lovers
• Churro fans
• Anyone into creamy + crunchy desserts