Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp (1.2g) salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press approximately 1 tablespoon of the graham mixture firmly into the bottom of each lined cupcake sleeve.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium-low speed until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on the lowest speed just until incorporated; do not overmix.
  7. Stir in the salt with a rubber spatula to ensure a uniform blend.
  8. Spoon the filling over the graham crusts, filling each about ¾ of the way.
  9. Gently tap the muffin pan on the counter 3-5 times to remove air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are set but the center has a slight wobble.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and chill for 4 hours.