Description
These Air Fryer Mini Pecan Cheesecakes offer a creamy and delicious bite-sized dessert with a crunchy vanilla wafer base and a sweet pecan topping. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy treat, they make an ideal dessert for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pecan Topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Optional Garnish
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the cheesecakes.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin or silicone muffin cups that fit inside the air fryer basket with paper liners. Place one vanilla wafer cookie at the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated to form a smooth batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the cheesecake batter into each muffin liner, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for topping.
- Prepare Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and maple syrup. Mix well until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add Topping: Evenly spoon the pecan mixture over the top of each cheesecake-filled muffin liner, spreading it gently into place.
- Air Fry the Cheesecakes: Place the muffin tin or silicone cups carefully into the air fryer basket. Cook at 300°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers of the cheesecakes are just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Rest in Air Fryer: Turn off the air fryer and let the cheesecakes sit inside for 5 minutes to finish setting gently.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the mini cheesecakes from the air fryer and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully firm up before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream if desired and enjoy these bite-sized treats chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest and creamiest filling texture.
- Silicone muffin cups are recommended for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
- Store any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
