Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts Recipe

Indulge in these bite-sized pieces of heaven! Our Mini Cherry Cheesecakes boast a buttery vanilla wafer crust and a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, topped with sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a delightful everyday treat. Feel free to experiment with your favorite toppings – blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate ganache would be amazing!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 108.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts

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How to Make Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush 12 vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  3. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of 12 mini muffin cups or cupcake liners.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and beat until combined.
  6. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
  9. Let the cheesecakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon of your favorite cherry pie filling.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the cheesecakes to chill and set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

20g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts?

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts?

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts has approximately 108.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts?

The key ingredients for Mini Cherry Cheesecakes With Vanilla Wafer Crusts are Cream Cheese, Sugar, Eggs, Lemon Juice, Vanilla, Vanilla Wafers. See the full list with measurements above.

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