Honey-Drizzled Peaches and Hay Cheesecake Minis Recipe
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
For the Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
For the Hay Infusion:
- 1/2 cup dried food-grade hay (make sure it’s free from pesticides or chemicals)
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- 3 fresh peaches, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- Edible flowers or herbs (like thyme or lavender) for garnish
For the Hay Infusion:
- Infuse the cream: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat. Add the food-grade hay and let it steep in the cream for 20 minutes, allowing the earthy flavors to infuse.
- Strain: After 20 minutes, strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the hay to extract as much cream as possible. Set aside to cool.
For the Cheesecake Minis:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with the butter. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each liner, packing it down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, and flour until just combined.
- Add the infused cream: Slowly mix in the cooled hay-infused cream into the cheesecake batter until well incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts, filling each liner about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecakes is set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
For the Topping:
- Slice the peaches: Thinly slice the fresh peaches and arrange them on top of each cheesecake mini.
- Drizzle with honey: Right before serving, drizzle each cheesecake with a generous amount of honey.
- Garnish: Add edible flowers or a sprig of fresh thyme for an extra touch of beauty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 4g