Description
Mini cherry cheesecakes offer a delightful dessert experience with creamy Philadelphia cream cheese and sweet cherry topping. Each bite delivers rich flavor balanced by a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Oreo sandwich cookies (Golden Oreo or regular)
- 2 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup (180 ml) canned cherry pie filling or ⅔ cup (160 ml) cherry jam mixed with 2 tbsps warm water
- 12 paper muffin liners
Instructions
- Preparation: Soften cream cheese at room temperature or microwave briefly until smooth and pliable. Preheat oven to 300°F with rack positioned in the middle, then line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
- Base Construction: Position an Oreo cookie at the bottom of each muffin liner, establishing a rich, chocolatey foundation for the mini cheesecakes.
- Batter Creation: Utilize a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to whip cream cheese until completely smooth. Blend in granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, ensuring a silky, lump-free mixture that incorporates all ingredients evenly.
- Baking Process: Distribute cheesecake batter uniformly among muffin wells, filling each liner to approximately three-quarters capacity. Bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring for set edges while maintaining a subtle center jiggle.
- Cooling and Setting: Transfer cheesecakes from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack, which may result in slight center depression. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight to intensify flavor and optimize texture.
- Finishing Touches: Carefully remove cheesecakes from muffin tin, optionally peeling away paper liners. Embellish each mini cheesecake with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling or create a glossy topping by combining cherry jam with warm water for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese Smartly: Bring to room temperature or microwave briefly to ensure smooth, lump-free texture for perfectly creamy cheesecakes.
- Prevent Overbaking Carefully: Watch closely during the 15-18 minute baking window, aiming for set edges with a slight center jiggle to maintain ultimate creaminess.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to develop and texture to become rich and dense.
- Topping Transformation Tip: Enhance cherry topping by mixing jam with warm water for a glossy, professional-looking finish that elevates the mini cheesecakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg