Indulge in the goodness of these bite-sized mini cherry cheesecakes. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cherry topping, these mini treats will impress your family and friends. Plus, they are easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cup in a mini cheesecake pan or a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners. Press firmly to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini cheesecakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mini cheesecakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Enjoy these delicious mini cherry cheesecakes!
Interesting Facts
Mini cheesecakes are a great option for portion control and serving at parties.
Cherry pie filling can be easily substituted with other fruit compotes or toppings.
You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of grated chocolate on top for extra flavor and decoration.