Description
Delightful mini cherry cheesecakes dance with creamy indulgence, blending classic New York style into bite-sized perfection. Silky smooth filling topped with crimson cherries creates an irresistible dessert experience you’ll savor down to the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Crust Ingredients:
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by adjusting the temperature to 325°F (165°C), ensuring an ideal baking atmosphere.
- Transform Oreo cookies into delicate crumbs, combining them with melted butter to create a rich, compact base. Distribute this mixture evenly across mini cheesecake pan cavities, pressing firmly to establish a solid foundation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Gradually incorporate heavy whipping cream, blending until harmoniously integrated.
- Introduce the egg into the mixture, followed by granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the batter reaches a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Carefully portion the cheesecake mixture into each prepared crust, filling approximately three-quarters of each cavity to allow room for gentle rising during baking.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the mini cheesecakes to bake for roughly 25 minutes. Watch for subtle signs of setting in the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and permit the delicate treats to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring structural integrity.
- Crown each mini cheesecake with a generous dollop of vibrant cherry pie filling, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed topping.
- Refrigerate the completed desserts for a minimum of one hour, enabling them to firm up and develop enhanced flavor profiles before serving.
Notes
- Swap regular Oreos with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Experiment with fresh cherry compote instead of canned pie filling for a more vibrant, homemade flavor profile.
- Prepare mini cheesecakes ahead of time and freeze for up to two weeks, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg