Mini speculoos cheesecakes with caramel heart

Mini speculoos cheesecakes with caramel heart is a easy French recipe that serves 12. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 35 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 50 min

Cost: $16.70 total, $1.39 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g Speculoos (finely crushed biscuits)
  • 80 g Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 500 g Mascarpone (very cold, taken from the fridge)
  • 400 ml Heavy cream (very cold)
  • 2 c. à soupe Granulated sugar
  • 2 c. à soupe Speculoos spread
  • 2 c. à soupe Salted butter caramel (prepared in advance or purchased)
  • 100 g Red berries (raspberries, strawberries) (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the speculoos base

    Blend the speculoos until a fine powder forms, add the melted butter, mix until the mixture is homogeneous.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Press the base into the molds

    Distribute the speculoos‑butter mixture into the silicone molds, about 1 tablespoon per cavity, then press firmly with the back of a spoon to achieve an even layer.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the mascarpone cream

    In a very cold bowl, add the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar and speculoos spread. Beat on medium then high speed until a firm and airy consistency is achieved.

    Time: PT10M

  4. Fill the mini cheesecakes

    Place 1 teaspoon of salted butter caramel in the center of each base, then fill with the mascarpone cream using a piping bag. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a knife.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Chill

    Place the molds in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight) so the cheesecakes set.

    Time: PT0M

  6. Prepare the garnish (vanilla whipped cream)

    Whisk a small amount of mascarpone with vanilla sugar until a firm whipped cream forms. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Decorate the cheesecakes

    Melt the speculoos spread in the microwave (10‑15 s), drizzle over the top of the cheesecakes using a piping bag, then add the red berries. Return to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
28 g
Fat
14 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten, lactose

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Mini speculoos cheesecakes with caramel heart

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

No-bake mini cheesecakes made with crunchy speculoos, a silky mascarpone cream and a melting salted butter caramel center, perfect for Ramadan ftour.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
35m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$16.70
Total cost
$1.39
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the speculoos with the melted butter until fully absorbed.
  • Achieve a firm mascarpone cream by beating properly.
  • Leave the cheesecakes in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.

Safety Warnings

  • The melted butter is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use the stand mixer with the blades securely attached.

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