Miniature Cheesecakes Recipe
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Miniature Cheesecakes

By: SUZANM 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (70)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 miniature cheesecakes
 

Ingredients

  • 24 vanilla wafer cookies
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 for 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 57mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by Chef Eeyore   view full review
These were really easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly, using the foil baking liners...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by FREDIAN   view full review
I have made this recipe before only use a Pecan Sandie for the crust instead of a vanilla...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by Patti   view full review
These little cheesecakes were a huge hit! These are so simple to make, they are so cute and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by TABIJO   view full review
YUM! This recipe is a definite keeper! I followed the recipe exactly except I added an extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by JANINE PERKINS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are soooo easy to make!! I doubled the vanilla and added a dash of salt. I didn't use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2005 by KYMBNY   view full review
I also used graham cracker crumbs to keep the "traditional" cheesecake flavor. A big hit,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Wilemon   view full review
Used chocolate chip cookie dough for crust, cooked dough about 7 minutes and cooled before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by HEATHERV   view full review
I made these for a family get-together and they were a big hit with young and old alike! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
This was good. My mom used to make these all the time for us when we were younger. There is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by MMTIDWEL   view full review
Good but next time I would not use the nutmeg (or maybe half of the amount) Also, I would use...

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