FOUR 4.5-INCH CHEESECAKES WITH NINE STIR-IN VARIATIONS
My oldest son bought me a set of 4.5-inch springform cheesecake pans and I found this recipe with stir-in variations by Googling. Found on Diana's Desserts website at http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipes.recipeListing/filter/dianas/recipeID/1927/Recipe.cfm. Source: Kraft Foods, November 24, 2003. See Directions below recipe for ideas for garnishing, or stir-in variations! Please note that the nutritional information does NOT include stir-in ingredients!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 4.5-inch springform pans, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Mix crumbs, the 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press scant 1/3 cup crumb mixture onto bottom of each of 4 mini (4-1/2-inch) springform pans. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 7 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
- Decide what variations you'll make and pour 1/4 of the batter (about 1 cup) into each of 4 bowls. Add one of the stir-In variations to each bowl of batter, as desired. Pour over crusts. Place pans on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until centers are almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rims of pans to loosen cakes; cool before removing rims of pans. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Topping Ideas to garnish: Fresh fruits, such as strawberry halves, slices of kiwi, whole raspberries, sliced peaches, or chocolate curls can be placed in the middle of cheesecakes, for garnish, before serving.
- STIR-IN VARIATIONS ~ For each 1/4 portion of batter (approximately 1 cup), stir in one of the following:.
- APPLE PIE MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/8 teaspoon. ground cinnamon; pour over crust. Bake as directed. Top cheesecake with combined 1/2 cup warmed apple pie filling and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
- NEW YORK MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon flour.
- CHOCOLATE CHUNK MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup milk chocolate chunks.
- CITRUS MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon, orange, or lime juice; 1 teaspoon flour and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, orange. or lime zest.
- S'MORES MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 3 tablespoons milk chocolate chunks; pour over crust. Top with 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows and 1 tablespoon broken graham crackers.
- COOKIES AND CREAM MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cookies, such as Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies or Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- CHOCOLATE ROYALE MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted.
- PEANUT BUTTER MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon milk.
- MOCHA MINI CHEESECAKE: Mix 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules with 2 teaspoons hot water. Stir into batter along with 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted.
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Kimberly Trapala
kimberly-trapala@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for cheesecake.
Tedra Boubard
tedra.boubard@gmail.comI've tried several different cheesecake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.
Michelle Rorstrom
rm@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Chanique Loxton
lc77@gmail.comI made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he'd ever had.
Georgia Sarmezey
s@gmail.comThis is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever found. It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.
Juan Ramirez
juanr73@hotmail.frI've made this cheesecake several times, and I've never had a problem with it. It's always turned out perfectly.
Md SkSUJON
m35@gmail.comI love that this recipe includes so many different stir-in variations. It's a great way to customize the cheesecake to your own taste.
Jennifer Conduit
jenniferc@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Meer Naseebullah
nm@gmail.comI've tried several different cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The texture is creamy and smooth, and the flavor is rich and decadent.
Slay isgod
isgods49@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect.
Saimoon Vuiyan
v-s@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Brittany Vaughn
b.vaughn67@hotmail.co.ukI made this cheesecake for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Tiasha Pillay
pillay_tiasha@aol.comI've been making this cheesecake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stir-in variations are a great way to change up the flavor, and I've never had a bad one yet.
mmm nnn
nnn_mmm37@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried! The texture is perfect, and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.