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Cheesecake in a mug

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword microwave cheesecake, mug cheesecake, oreo cheesecake mug, single serve cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Individual microwave cheesecakes made from a creamy base batter over cookie crumbs. Choose Oreo, Nutella or Funfetti, then chill and top.

Ingredients

Base batter

  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup (8 oz / 225g) sour cream or yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 egg whites slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/3 cup (75g) crushed Oreo cookies plus extra for the base

Flavor add-ins (per cheesecake)

  • Oreo: about 1/3 cup (75g) crushed Oreos mixed into 1/2 cup (115g) batter
  • Nutella: about 2 Oreos crushed for the base, plus 1 generous tablespoon Nutella mixed into 1/2 cup (115g) batter
  • Funfetti: about 2 graham cracker cookies crushed for the base, plus 1 tablespoon sprinkles mixed into 1/2 cup (115g) batter

Directions

  • Whisk the cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt, vanilla, sugar, egg whites, and flour until light and fluffy (this makes enough for 3).
  • Scatter cookie crumbs over the bottom of a microwave-safe mug (about 6 oz / 1 cup).
  • Stir the flavor add-in into 1/2 cup of the batter and pour it over the crumbs.
  • Microwave for about 45 seconds to 1 minute in short intervals. Stop when a bubble forms in the middle, then continue in short bursts until the edges are firm and the center still jiggles. Overcooking makes the mixture break.
  • Write down the time that worked for next time.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled, about 2 hours, and pour off any liquid.
  • Top with whipped cream and crushed cookies, hazelnuts (Nutella), or sprinkles (Funfetti).