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Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Spoon about a tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each muffin liner. Use the back of a spoon or a small cup to press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each liner. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
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Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner almost to the top.
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Bake the mini cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
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Remove the mini cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, arrange the mini cheesecakes on a serving board or platter.
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Prepare the toppings by washing and drying the berries, melting the chocolate chips, and warming the caramel sauce.
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Arrange the toppings around the mini cheesecakes on the board, leaving space for guests to assemble their own creations.
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Serve the mini cheesecake board alongside small serving spoons or forks, allowing guests to top their cheesecakes as desired with berries, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, and nuts.