Best 7 Party Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipes

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Planning a party and looking for a delightful dessert that will impress your guests? Look no further than mini cherry cheesecakes! These bite-sized treats combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a sweet and tangy cherry topping, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable party mini cherry cheesecakes, providing tips and tricks to ensure success. From selecting the best cherries to achieving the perfect cheesecake texture, we'll cover everything you need to know to make these irresistible treats the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MINI CHEESECAKES WITH CHERRY TOPPING



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These rich and creamy individual cheesecakes feature a gorgeous crown of plump, juicy Bing cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds cherries (Bing, or other large, dark cherries)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
20 graham crackers
10 tablespoons butter, melted; plus more, room temperature, for the pans
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch coarse salt
3 1/2 pounds (seven 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter the sides of 12 4-inch springform pans. Wrap exterior of pans (including base) in a double layer of foil.
  • To make crust, process graham crackers in food processor until fine. Add butter, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Divide mixture evenly among pans and pat into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup or mallet. Place pans on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is firm to the touch and deeply golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the cheesecake batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. With mixer on low speed, gradually add sugar mixture to cream cheese; mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Pour cream cheese filling into the prepared pans. Set pans inside two large, shallow roasting pans. Carefully ladle boiling water into roasting pans to reach halfway up sides of springform pans.
  • Bake until cakes are set but still slightly wobbly in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off oven; leave cakes in oven with the door slightly ajar, 1 hour. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cakes cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Make the cherry topping: Pit cherries and place a pound of them in food processor; pulse with sugar and lemon. Blend until smooth, then strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve.
  • Pour 1 cup cherry puree into a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin and let sit for 10 minutes. When gelatin is bloomed, place over medium to high heat and stir until dissolved.
  • Combine cherry gelatin mixture, reserved cherry puree, and whole cherries. Spoon mixture over mini cheesecakes, about 5 or 6 cherries on each cheesecake and 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

TINY CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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I prepare these mini cheesecakes every Christmas and for many weddings. I've received countless compliments and recipe requests. When I send these along in my husband's lunch, I have to be sure to pack to extras because the men he works with love them, too. -Janice Hertlein, Esterhazy, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Shape into 24 balls. Place in greased miniature muffin cups; press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of each cup. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each cup. , Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Carefully remove from pans to cool completely. Top with pie filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g 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.

CHERRY MINI CHEESECAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins
1/2 pound Bing cherries (about 30 cherries), pitted
3 tablespoons Kirsch (cherry brandy)
1 pound cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 large eggs, room temperature
Cocoa, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter 6 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the cherries and 1 tablespoon of the Kirsch, and cook until the fruit softens and glazes, about 7 minutes. Divide the cherries with their juices evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  • Pulse the cream cheese, sugar substitute, eggs, and remaining 2 tablespoons of Kirsch in a food processor until smooth. Pour the filling into the ramekins.
  • Bake the cheesecakes until the edges puff slightly and the centers almost set, about 25 minutes. Cool the cheesecakes on a rack in the ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • When ready to serve, run a small knife around the outside of the cheesecakes. Carefully invert each cheesecake onto a plate, then flip the cheesecakes over so the cherries are on the bottom. Lightly dust with cocoa.

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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

Provided by tinadileo

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 35m

Yield 24 Mini Cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 -3 tablespoons sugar (more if desired)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
fruit, for topping (cherries, blueberries, strawberries)

Steps:

  • Cream together sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix well until most of the lumps are removed.
  • Line a mini cupcake pan and fill each well 2/3rds full. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (or until done). Cheesecakes will sink when done. Remove and let cool for at least 8 hours.
  • Sour cream frosting: mix together sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Place a dollop of frosting on each cheesecake. Then add a cherry (or other fruit topping).
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 109.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries: Fresh cherries provide the best flavor and texture for these mini cheesecakes. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw and drain them before using.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter: Overbeating the batter will make the cheesecakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cheesecakes in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecakes from cracking. Place the cheesecake pan in a larger pan filled with hot water, and bake according to the recipe instructions.
  • Chill the cheesecakes before serving: This will help them to set and firm up. Chill the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Garnish the cheesecakes with fresh cherries: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the cheesecakes. You can also garnish them with whipped cream, chocolate chips, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

These mini cherry cheesecakes are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their creamy cheesecake filling, sweet cherry topping, and buttery graham cracker crust, these cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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