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