MINIATURE CHEESECAKES

Miniature Cheesecakes image

This makes 24 mini cheesecakes baked in muffin cups with a vanilla wafer for the crust. These easy do-ahead desserts are perfect for a party. Keep a batch in your freezer and top with the cherry pie filling just before serving.

Provided by SUZANM

Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

24 vanilla wafer cookies
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil baking liners. Place one vanilla wafer in each cup.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the nutmeg and vanilla. Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 112.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g