Best 19 Mini Cheesecake Recipes

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Cheesecake lovers, unite! In this tantalizing article, we embark on a delectable journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect mini cheesecake. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned dessert connoisseur, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create miniature masterpieces that will delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking and decorating, we will unravel the secrets to achieving a velvety texture, a golden-brown crust, and a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, buckle up, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will transform you into a mini cheesecake virtuoso.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS



Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts image

Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites -lemon and cheesecake -in one yummy morsel. They look lovely topped with fresh raspberries, but sliced strawberries are just as pretty and delicious. -Gwyn Brandt, Hibbing, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon zest until blended. Gradually add flour, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and remaining cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fill cups half full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes or until set. Carefully run a knife around tarts to loosen from pan. Cool in pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; whisk in water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; gently stir in food coloring and remaining lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature., Remove cooled tarts from pans. Spoon on topping; top with raspberries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINI CHEESECAKE CUPS



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Since there's no crust, these mini cheesecakes are extra easy to fix. Plus, there's no cutting required and they travel well to various gatherings.-Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, halved maraschino cherries and/or chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Spoon into paper-lined miniature muffin cups, 2 tablespoons in each. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth; spread over cheesecakes. Decorate with fruit and/or nuts. Chill for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

NO-BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE MINI TARTS



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These two-bite tarts (three if you're daintier than I) are ideal for entertaining - they're perfect finger food, they look great, and they take - I'm not kidding - not even 10 minutes to make. Taste-wise, the filling is just right. Sour cream, cream cheese, whipping cream, lemon zest, brown sugar, and a little vanilla. It's the perfect base for those beautiful bursts of blueberries.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1 heaping teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
15 mini phyllo tart shells
About 1/2 cup blueberries (45 blueberries, rinsed and dried)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer afixed with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar, sour cream, and vanilla on medium speed until smooth, about one minute.
  • Add the cream cheese and lemon zest and continue beating until smooth, about one more minute.
  • Add the heavy whipping cream and beat for about one more minute until slightly fluffy and smooth.
  • Fill mini tart shells with cream cheese filling. You can spoon in the filling, or place the filling in a freezer bag, snip off the end, and pipe it in.
  • Top each tart with three blueberries. Serve.

MINI CHEESECAKE BITES



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I am always asked to make my cheesecake for gatherings & holidays. But the problem is everyone likes something different. So around times like Thanksgiving when I would have to make 3 different kinds to please everyone, I make bite sized mini's instead!

Provided by Stacie Lora

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 mini pies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
12 vanilla wafers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place foiled muffin cups into mini-muffin tin (12 total).
  • Add one vanilla wafer to each muffin cup.
  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix until creamy.
  • Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until the center is set and bounces back after lightly tapping it.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours, overnight is best.
  • Top with fresh sliced berries, or berries with powdered sugar, whip cream or berry glaze before serving. Even try your favorite candy bar crushed.

MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: frozen pie crusts, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, egg, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, milk, pumpkin cookie cutter

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 mini pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 frozen pie crusts, defrosted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 egg, beaten
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons milk
pumpkin cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Cut out pumpkin shapes from the crust with a pumpkin cookie cutter. Arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the beaten egg over half of the pumpkin shapes.
  • Spoon a heaping teaspoon of pumpkin mixture onto the center of each shape. Place the other half of the pumpkin shapes on top of the bottom pumpkin shape and the pumpkin mixture. Press along the edges with your fingers.
  • Using a fork, seal the edges of each pumpkin completely and lightly prick the tops.
  • Brush the top of the pumpkins with the beaten egg.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool mini pies on a wire rack.
  • In a large measuring cup, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over each mini pie.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 9 grams

MINI CHEESECAKE CUPS WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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Perfect portion-sized cheesecake cups that are great as dessert or as a late night snack! We had these at brunch and they were the perfect size dessert to have right after a large meal. They also make a cute individual-sized birthday cheesecake, just top with a candle! Top with fresh fruit and/or chocolate to add more color and flavor!

Provided by Brandy Murphy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 6-cup muffin tin. Line the bottoms with parchment paper cut into circles.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar together in a small bowl. Distribute mixture evenly into the muffin cups and press firmly to form the crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Leave oven on and let crusts cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon juice, milk, flour, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in egg; pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Mix sour cream with sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Top each cake with a small dollop of the mixture and continue baking until topping is set, about 10 minutes more.
  • Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature before removing from the tin, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

MINI CHEESECAKE JARS



Mini Cheesecake Jars image

Single-serving cheesecakes made in glass jars are adorable and easy mini alternatives to their full-size cousins. They bake in just half an hour and can be cooked a few days ahead of time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 ounces sour cream (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fruit preserves or jam
1/2 cup finely ground graham crackers (from 4 crackers)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Make the cheesecakes: Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes more. Reduce speed to low. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Raise speed to medium. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter among six 6-ounce jars, filling each two-thirds full. Transfer jars to a deep baking dish; add enough boiling water to dish to reach halfway up the sides of the jars. Cover dish with foil; cut 8 slits into top to vent. Bake until set in the center, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate overnight to set.
  • Meanwhile, make the graham topping: Stir together graham-cracker crumbs and butter. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons preserves. Divide graham topping among jars (about 1 heaping tablespoon each).

INDIVIDUAL MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKE CUPS



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My friend Robyn gave me this recipe a few years back. They're excellent to bring to holiday gatherings.

Provided by Babs7

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box duncun hines moist deluxe yellow cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place 2 1/2 inch paper or foil liners in 24 muffin cups.
  • For crust, combine dry cake mix and melted butter in large bowl.
  • Beat at a low speed with an electric mixer for one minute (mixture will be crumbly).
  • Divide mixture evenly in muffin cups (level but do not press).
  • For filling, combine cream cheese, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • spoon evenly into muffin cups.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until mixture is set.
  • For topping, combine sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  • Spoon evenly over cheesecakes.
  • Return to oven for 5 minutes.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish each cheesecake with cherry pie filling.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MINTY MINI CHEESECAKE BITES



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Mini cheesecake bites with a minty crust. The mint and the pure cheesecake complement each other perfectly.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package chocolate-covered mint cookies (such as Girl Scout Thin Mints®), finely crushed
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup milk
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Spread a heaping teaspoon of crushed cookies over the bottom of each muffin cup.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl using a electric mixer until smooth. Blend in milk. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Fill each muffin cup half-full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of a cupcake no longer jiggles when pressed, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 85.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS RECIPE



Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts Recipe image

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 drops yellow food coloring
24 fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon peel until blended. Gradually add flour, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and remaining cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fill cups half full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes or until set. Carefully run a knife around tarts to loosen from pan. Cool in pans on wire racks.
  • While the tarts are cooling, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; whisk in water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Gently stir in food coloring and remaining lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature.
  • Remove cooled tarts from pans. Spoon on topping; top each tart with a raspberry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3179 kcal, Fat 107 g, SaturatedFat 51 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 547 g, Sugar 211 g, Protein 66 mg

MINI CHEESECAKE TARTS



Mini Cheesecake Tarts image

Provided by Darlene Castro

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box vanilla wafers
8 oz cream cheese
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
foil cup cake cups

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs together until smooth.
  • 2. Press 1 vanilla wafer into each paper cup.
  • 3. Spoon cheese mixture over wafer.
  • 4. Bake for 10 minutes at 350.
  • 5. Cool, place pie filling on top. Refrigerate.
  • 6. You can change the pie filling flavors to your liking.

MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BITES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoon strawberry jam, plus additional for serving, optional
12 mini shortbread crusts
1 pint strawberries, hulled and diced
Pink sanding sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam together. Spoon cream cheese filling into shortbread crusts and top with diced strawberries. Top with pink sanding sugar or warmed strawberry jam, if using, and serve.

EAGLE BRANDANDREG; MINI CHEESECAKE



Eagle Brandandreg; Mini Cheesecake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 mini cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 1/2 cups graham cracker or chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GARNISH SUGGESTIONS:
Fresh fruits, candies, whipped toppings, chocolate curls

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 300 degrees F. Spray 24 muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press equal portions into bottoms prepared muffin cups.
  • BEAT cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Spoon equal amounts of mixture (about 3 tablespoons) into prepared cups.
  • BAKE 20 minutes or until cakes spring back when lightly touched. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired.
  • *If using sprayed muffin cups, cool baked cheesecakes. Freeze 15 minutes; remove from pans. Garnish as desired.
  • VARIATION
  • CHOCOLATE MINI CHEESECAKES: FOLLOW recipe above, except melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; add to cream cheese mixture, mixing well. Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE TART OR MINI BITES



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I adapted this recipe for mini tarts and turned into a 9" tart. For the TART: use a 9" tart pan with removable bottom. This tart & little pumpkin cheesecake bites are delightful! Mini Cheesecake Bites: 12 regular size muffins or 18-24 tarts if using mini tins. Recipe courtesy of Glorious Treats http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/11/pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe.html

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, plus
1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree
1 egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1 pinch clove
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces whipped cream, Cool Whip if desired for mini tarts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place an ovenproof glass pie plate in oven, 1/2 to 3/4 with water
  • Prepare crust: by combining crust ingredients in a small bowl. Mix to combine with a fork.
  • For 9" tart: Add the graham crumbs into a 9" tart pan. Spread along the bottom and at least halfway up the sides, taking care to even out the crust and tamp down, I used the bottom of a metal measuring cup.
  • For mini tarts: Add one rounded tablespoon of moist crust crumbs into each mini cheesecake space. Use a small bottle (such as a spice bottle, or a shot glass) to press down the crumbs, to form a crust.
  • Prepare the filling: Beat the cream cheese until very smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, sour cream, sugar and spices. Blend until well combined. Add flour and vanilla, and beat until well combined and no lumps.
  • Pour or spoon filling into prepared crusts. / Divide batter among the muffin tins.
  • TART, bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • MINI CHEESECAKES, bake in pre-heated oven for 17- 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • When completely cooled, cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum.
  • Serving options: Top with a dollop of whipped cream or if using a topping (you can pipe it on with a frosting bag & tip) , Cool Whip works best and holds up for hours, even overnite. DELISH!

MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE TARTS



Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts image

Make and share this Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 20m

Yield 45 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

45 prebaked frozen miniature phyllo tart shells (like Athens Mini Fillo Shells)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed (plus extra for garnish)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix

Steps:

  • Remove the shells from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the pumpkin, whipped topping, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl, whisking until smooth. Add the pudding mix and whisk until smooth and thick.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each of the shells (you can also pipe the filling with a pastry bag or a plastic sandwich bag with one corner snipped off), then top the tarts with whipped topping and a sprinkling of the pumpkin pie spice, if you like.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE MINI CHEESECAKE PIES



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A perfect make-ahead choice for entertaining, these mini cakes use chocolate and chopped Snickers™ candy bars to create a "to die for" dessert.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

48 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons corn syrup or honey
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur, if desired
2 eggs
6 oz chocolate (I like to use 60% cocoa chocolate bars), melted and cooled
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
3/4 cup milk
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
6 oz semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
20 to 24 Snickers™ fun-size candy bars, frozen and then chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In small bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Divide mixture among cups. Using fingertips, firmly press in bottom of each cup, making sure crumbs are firmly packed.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and liqueur. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until well blended. Pour in the cooled (but still pourable) melted chocolate, and beat until there are no more streaks and batter looks chocolaty. Add Bisquick mix, and beat until incorporated. Pour in milk, and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Divide batter evenly among cups (cups will be almost full).
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until centers are firm. Cool 15 minutes (cheesecake centers will sink while cooling). Refrigerate in pan at least 45 minutes.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream on medium speed 30 seconds; gradually increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form. During last minute, beat in powdered sugar. Remove 3/4 cup of the whipped cream, and place in bowl; set aside. Add all but 2 tablespoons (reserve for drizzling) of the melted chocolate to the remaining whipped cream, and beat until there are no more chocolate streaks.
  • Remove cheesecakes from refrigerator and, using butter knife, gently pop them out of pan. Carefully remove wrappers, and top each chilled cheesecake with large dollop of chocolate cream and then a little dollop of whipped cream. Just before serving, garnish with chopped candy bars and a drizzle of melted chocolate. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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This recipe uses the mini cheesecake pan. I love cheesecake and have had so much fun using these pans, but it was hard finding recipes for them at first. For this one, I combined portions of several other recipes and then continued to tweak it until it was just right. I made a lot of these cheesecakes between Thanksgiving and...

Provided by Jeanne Bridges

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST
1/3 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c ground pecans
2 Tbsp brown sugar, light
2 Tbsp butter, melted
FILLING
1/2 c canned pumkin (not pumkin pie mix)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 c brown sugar, light
2 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg
1 egg white
TOPPING
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 325. Spray the wells of a 12 cup miniature cheesecake pan with non stick cooking spray. Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Divide the crumb mixture evenly into each of the cups and press firmly into the bottoms.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cinnamon, and pumkin pie spice, and then set aside. Using slow speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugars and continue beating until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed. Add the pumpkin mixture and mix until blended. Add the egg and egg white and beat on slow just until well blended. Spoon this mixture over the crusts, dividing it evenly among the 12 cups. Tap the pan lightly on the counter a few times to remove large air bubbles and to make sure cups are filled evenly. Bake for approximately 23-24 minutes or until filling is set. Allow cheesecakes to cool completely and then remove them from the pan. Refrigerate for several hours before removing the bottom disks from the cheesecakes.
  • 3. To make the topping, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. After the mixture has cooled slightly, spoon a small amount onto the tops of the cooled cheesecakes. Any leftover topping can be stored in the refrigerator and used for ice cream, etc.

MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BITES



Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites image

This is a modification of a recipe I found on cooks.com. If you love cheesecake, but are watching your figure, these are glorious!

Provided by chefGIR

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 20m

Yield 20 cheesecake bites, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces light cream cheese
3/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1/2 cup Better'n Eggs®
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Blend first 4 ingredients together with mixer.
  • Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  • Pour into mini cupcake papers.
  • Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Enjoy!

MINI CHEESECAKE RECIPE



Mini Cheesecake Recipe image

Have all the ingredients at room temperature. Preheat an oven to 350 F. Lightly coat the cups of the 12-cup mini cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Provided by Cheesecake Delivered

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 35m

Yield 12 Mini Cheesecakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • To make the crusts, in a small bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir until combined. Divide the mixture among the cups and, using your fingertips, press it evenly into the bottom. Bake until the crusts are set, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Reduce the heat to 300°F.
  • To make the filling, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase the spped to medium-low and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cream and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and salt and beat until incorporated, about 2 minutes, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Pour the batter into the crusts, dividing it evenly among the cups. Bake until the cheesecakes are set, about 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before unmolding.
  • To unmold, insert the dowel into the hole in the bottom of each cup. Gently push up to remove the cheesecake from the cup. Use a small spatula or butter knife to remove the cake from the metal bottom. If the cheesecakes are sticking to the pan, gently run a toothpick around each cheesecake to loosen it before pushing it out of the cup. Makes 12 mini cheesecakes.
  • For a great change you can vary the recipes to make these great desserts:.
  • Brulee: After removing the cheesecakes from the pan and just before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoons sugar over each cake. Using a kitchen torch according to the manufacturer's instructions, move the flame continuously in small circles until the sugar melts and browns.
  • Caramel: Spoon 1 teaspoons caramel sauce onto each cooled baked crust, then pour in the batter and bake as directed.
  • Lemon: Add 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice and 1.5 tsp lemon zest to the batter along with the heavy cream. Continue as directed.
  • Strawberry: After beating in the sugar and salt, whisk 1/3 cup strawberry puree into the batter. Place 1 strawberry slice on each cooled baked crust, then pour in the batter and bake as directed.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 196.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cheesecakes.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cheesecakes tough.
  • Bake the cheesecakes in a water bath. This will help prevent them from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecakes cool completely before serving. This will help them set properly.

Conclusion:

Mini cheesecakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or any other special occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a mini cheesecake that everyone will love.

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