Description
Mini cheesecake delights dance with creamy perfection atop crisp vanilla wafer crusts, offering irresistible bite-sized bliss. Silky smooth filling and buttery crumb base create a dessert that will make sweet memories melt deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 15 vanilla wafer cookies
Topping Ingredient:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Additional Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare muffin tins by inserting paper liners. Position a single vanilla wafer at the bottom of each liner, creating an instant crispy foundation for the mini cheesecakes.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until silky and uniform. Gradually incorporate sugar at low speed, then increase to medium, beating for one minute until smooth and integrated.
- Introduce eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture. Gently fold in vanilla bean paste, ensuring minimal stirring to preserve the batter’s delicate structure.
- Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across prepared liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full. Use a muffin scoop for precise portioning.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, watching for set edges with a subtle center wobble. The gentle jiggle indicates perfect doneness for these miniature desserts.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely within the pan at room temperature. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, garnish each mini cheesecake with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling. Arrange on a decorative platter and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter that blends perfectly.
- Gently tap the filled muffin pan on the counter to release any air bubbles and prevent cracking during baking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs to keep the texture light and prevent a dense, tough cheesecake.
- Customize toppings by replacing cherry pie filling with fresh berries, chocolate ganache, or caramel sauce for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg