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Single Serve Cheesecake
Mallory Harr

Single Serve Cheesecake (Easy Small Batch Cheesecake for One or Two)

Creamy small batch cheesecake baked in a 4 inch pan. Perfect for one or two people and easy to customize with toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • ¼ cup finely crushed graham crackers
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a 4 inch springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 6 to 8 minutes and set aside.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add sugar and sour cream and mix until fully smooth.
  6. Add egg and vanilla and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour filling over crust.
  8. Place pan into a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides for a water bath.
  9. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  10. Turn off oven and crack door for 20 minutes.
  11. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

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Notes

  • Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps
  • Do not overmix after adding egg
  • Cheesecake sets fully during chilling