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Mini Cherry Almond Cheesecakes
Mini Cherry Almond Cheesecakes feature a crumbly graham cracker and almond crust with a creamy almond-scented cream cheese filling, topped with a bright cherry pie filling. These small cheesecakes offer a balance of nutty and fruity flavors in a bite-sized form, suitable for individual servings. The baking and chilling steps ensure a firm yet smooth texture that holds its shape well for easy handling. Their combination of tart cherries and almond extract adds a distinctive twist on a classic cheesecake.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Course:
Cake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 graham crackers rectangles made of 2 squares, whole
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Nielsen-Massey Organic Pure brand
For the Topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling 8 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a standard cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.
- Place graham cracker pieces and almonds into the bowl of a food processor fit with metal blade. Pulse until they form a fine crumb. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter and pulse until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the crumb mixture in the bottom of each baking cup. Press gently to form an even crust.
- Bake crusts in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Place pan on wire rack to cool while you prepare the filling.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl of with an electric mixer until well mixed. Add eggs in one at a time and mix until incorporated.
- Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl and add in almond extract. Beat until just blended. Use a large cookie scoop to evenly distribute the filling into baking cups.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until just set.
- Place pan on a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once your cheesecakes are completely chilled, top with cherry pie filling before serving.
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