Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press 1 tbsp into each liner to form crusts.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla bean seeds.
- Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.