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Mini Cheesecake Recipe

This mini cheesecake recipe is the perfect no-fail way to serve cheesecake to a crowd and a party favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 mini cheesecakes
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 vanilla wafer cookies or other hard cookies such as graham cookies
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • toppings as desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with 18 liners.
  2. Crush cookies until you have ⅓ cup crumbs. Add melted butter & mix well.
  3. Place 1 teaspoon in each cup and press down.
  4. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, almond extract and egg. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  5. Place cream cheese mixture in a zippered bag and snip off the corner. Evenly fill each well.
  6. Bake 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, cool completely and top with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Depending on the size, the vanilla wafers can be put into the muffin pan whole if they fit (and skip the butter).
  • Ensure the cream cheese and egg are at room temperature so it all mixes smoothly. 
  • Mini cheesecake bites freeze beautifully and thaw quickly. If using canned pie filling it will also freeze and thaw well and can be added before or after freezing. 
  • These can be prepared ahead of time and will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82 (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18mini cheesecakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.