Description
These Air Fryer Mini Pecan Cheesecakes are a delightful dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan pieces
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Evenly distribute 2 tablespoons of crust mixture into each large muffin liner, pressing firmly. Air fry crusts for 5 minutes at 300°F, then remove and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
- Divide cheesecake filling evenly among cooled crusts. Air fry at 300°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are set and centers are slightly jiggly.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours until fully chilled.
- Spread pecan pieces on an air fry sheet and air fry at 300°F for 10 minutes until fragrant and toasted.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil for 1 to 2 minutes, then reduce heat and let simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in toasted pecans. Set aside to cool.
- Remove cheesecakes from muffin molds and spoon cooled pecan topping over each. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Adjust the sweetness of the pecan topping according to your preference.
- These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg