Mini Cheesecake Recipe
Quick Mini Cheesecake recipe with a homemade graham cracker crust, easy cheesecake filling, and a tart fruit topping! I share topping variations for these mini cheesecakes including a mini Oreo cheesecake option! This dessert literally takes under 30 minutes to make, perfect for parties, holidays, or crowds!
Equipment
- 1 USA muffin pan, (a non-stick standard muffin pan)
- 1 small ladle or cup, (for packing the graham cracker crumbs in the pan)
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 3/4 cup graham crackers crumbs, (1 sleeve, crushed)
- 5 1/2 Tbsp butter, (melted)
Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese , (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk , (1 can)
Topping:
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- fresh fruit for garnish, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Meanwhile, make the crust and mix the crumbs with melted butter.
- Pack 2 tablespoons of the crumbs into each muffin tin. I like to use a small ladle to press the crumbs against the tin or use a tiny glass. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese for 30 seconds or until smooth. Then beat in the eggs and mix for 45 seconds, scraping down the sides and beating until there are no more lumps.
- Add the condensed milk and beat for 20 seconds until smooth and creamy (do not overbeat.)
- Scoop 1/3 cup of batter into each prepared muffin tin and gently pound to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until tops puff up and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely. Dollop with a heaping tablespoon of cherry pie filling and garnish with fresh fruit if desired. Chill before serving (about 4-12 hours before serving.)
Notes
Cream Cheese** to soften cream cheese quickly, microwave them unwrapped on a plate for 45 seconds over HIGH. It brings them to room temp really fast!
Mini Oreo Cheesecake: omit the graham cracker crust and put 1 whole Oreo cookie onto the bottom. Make batter as above only add 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 T of vanilla extract after you mix in the condensed milk. Cool and top with whipped cream and crushed Oreos.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Cheesecake Recipe
Serving Size
1 mini cheesecake
Amount per Serving
Calories
408
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
308
mg
13
%
Potassium
260
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
898
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
152
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
