Best Party Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipes

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MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law many years ago. It's a family favorite and a great treat for potlucks. It's very easy to make but looks like you've spent hours on it.

Provided by Nancy Singelyn

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 vanilla wafer cookies
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Place a vanilla wafer into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until fluffy. Spoon mixture into the muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake filling is set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Spoon 2 or 3 cherries from pie filling over each cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat the whole thing yourself! -Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 pound pitted canned or frozen tart red cherries
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine crumbs and butter; press gently onto bottoms of 12 foil-lined muffin cups. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon over crusts. , Bake until centers are almost set, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. , For topping, drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice in a saucepan; discard remaining juice. To reserved juice, add cherries, sugar, cornstarch and, if desired, food coloring. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Cool; spoon over cheesecakes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PARTY MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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Its easy to prepare, it is very good, and the kids like it as well. I don't use the cherries on to--it makes it to sweet. I don't recall where I got it from.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 30m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 -18 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy. Line muffin pans with paper baking cups.
  • Place a vanilla wafer in bottom of each cup. Fill cups 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15-20 minute at 375°F Top each cup with about 1 tablespoons Of pie filling. Keep in muffin pans and chill until firm, To serve remove from paper cups.
  • I don't use the Cherry Pie filling,I think it makes it to sweet.

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUSTS



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These are delicious little cheesecakes, perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different toppings instead of cherry if you like.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 40m

Yield 24 cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
24 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Line regular sized muffin pans or cupcake tins with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cup.
  • Fill the cups 2/3 full of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • When warm, top each with a tablespoon of cherry filling.
  • Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9

INDIVIDUAL MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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Make and share this Individual Mini Cherry Cheesecakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla in bowl.
  • Place wafer in bottom of each of 12 cupcake papers (in cupcake tin).
  • Spoon in cream cheese mixture 3/4 full.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Top each with cherry pie filling and refrigerate for 1 hour or more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 160.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.8, Protein 3.7

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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Make and share this Mini Cherry Cheesecakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jim Tasker

Categories     Tarts

Time 21m

Yield 12 cupcake size tarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 vanilla wafers or 12 pecan sandies
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar, depending upon taste (may be less)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Place cupcake inserts into cupcake tin.
  • Crush several vanilla wafers or pecan sandies and sprinkle into bottom of cupcake inserts about 1/4", or use a whole vanilla wafer.
  • Mix cream cheese, eggs vanilla.
  • Add about 1/2 cup of the 3/4 cup sugar.
  • Taste mixture.
  • If not sweet enough add more sugar.
  • I like to add a little at a time and taste.
  • When I feel it's sweet enough I stop.
  • Mix about 5 minutes with a mixer on medium.
  • Add to cupcake inserts till about 2/3 full.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Cool and spoon cherrie pie filling on top of mini cheescake tarts.

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