Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Crush 1 1/2 cups of Lotus Biscoff cookies until fine crumbs form using a food processor or sealed bag and rolling pin.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner, forming an even layer. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing to combine.
Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until silky and lump-free.
Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crusts, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Dollop small spoonfuls of 1/2 cup Lotus Biscoff spread on top of each cheesecake. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the spread into the cheesecake filling to create beautiful marbled patterns.
Bake the mini cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still have a slight jiggle. Avoid overbaking.
Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature in the pan.
Once cooled, transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for perfect texture and flavor development.
Carefully peel away the paper liners and serve these delightful Mini Lotus Biscoff Swirl Cheesecakes as a charming dessert or snack.