Description
These Mini Cheesecakes III are delightful bite-sized treats that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Creamy and rich, with a sweet cherry topping, they are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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Vanilla Wafer Crust:
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or other fruit topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Place one vanilla wafer cookie in the bottom of each liner.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the wafers in the liners. Bake for 15-18 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for 2 hours.
- Top and Serve: Add a spoonful of cherry pie filling to each cheesecake before serving chilled.
Notes
- These mini cheesecakes can be topped with various toppings like fruit, chocolate, or caramel.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
