Mini Cherry Cheesecakes - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Ingredients Needed

• Graham cracker crumbs - crushed in a food processor or in a freezer bag
• Light butter, melted - is the most commonly used type of butter in baking, as it allows for more control over the amount of salt in the recipe.
• Cream Cheese -is a soft, mild-tasting cheese with a high fat content. It is made from a mixture of milk and cream, and is typically used as a spread on bagels, toast, or crackers. I use both light and fat free cream cheese to lower points.
• Fresh lemon juice - Is a citrus juice made from squeezing fresh lemons. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in cooking, baking, and beverages. Bottled lemon juice is also ok to use.
• Egg white(s)
• Vanilla extract - It is made by macerating and soaking vanilla beans in a mixture of water and Vodka. Use a good pure vanilla instead of the imitation vanilla extract.
• Sugar - Or regular granulated sugar, I do not use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but if you know the conversions feel free to do so
• Light fruit pie filling, cherry, it's convenient and there's also many different canned pie flavor fillings as well to choose from.
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Step 1: Place 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Spoon 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture into bottom of each liner and press down gently; refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat both types of cream cheese until fluffy. Add lemon juice, egg whites, vanilla extract and sugar; beat until smooth.

Step 4: Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly into muffin liners; bake until set, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

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Step 5: Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling. Yields 1 cheesecake per serving.

How to make mini cheesecakes?

To make mini cherry cheesecakes, you'll need cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and cherry pie filling. Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set. Let the cheesecakes cool completely.
Top each cheesecake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. You can also add whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness. These mini cherry cheesecakes are sure to impress your friends and family, and they make for a delicious and easy dessert option for any occasion. Enjoy!

How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.