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Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry Pie Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 48 mini cheesecakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Cheesecakes are an easy and delightful treat perfect for holidays, parties, or any special occasion. Featuring a crunchy vanilla wafer crust and a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling, they're beautifully topped with cherry pie filling for a burst of fruity sweetness. You can also experiment with different toppings like berries or chocolate for variety.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to ensure everything is ready before starting the baking process.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 24-cup miniature muffin tins with paper liners to make for easy removal and portion control.
  3. Make the Crust: Crush the vanilla wafers finely using a food processor or place them in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Press about ½ teaspoon of the crushed crumbs into the bottom of each paper liner to form the crust.
  4. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture.
  5. Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the cheesecake batter into each prepared muffin liner, filling almost to the top to create mini cheesecake portions.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheesecake filling is set but not browned.
  7. Cool and Add Topping: Remove the mini cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, top each mini cheesecake with approximately one teaspoon of cherry pie filling for a delightful fruity finish.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the mini cheesecakes at room temperature or chilled, and enjoy your delicious, bite-sized desserts!

Notes

  • For a refreshing twist, add ½ teaspoon of lemon zest to the cheesecake batter to impart a lovely lemon flavor.
  • Alternatively, use chocolate wafer cookies for the crust and top with a teaspoon of chocolate-hazelnut spread before baking. Swirl the topping with a toothpick to create a marbled chocolate effect.
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/mini-cheesecakes-with-cherry-pie-filling-recipe/