Easy Mini Cheesecakes With A Vanilla Wafer Crust

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Easy Mini Cheesecakes - this is a square feature image with cupcake liners of individual size cheesecakes topped with cherries in sauce and dotted with blueberries.

These easy mini cheesecakes with a vanilla wafer crust are creamy, simple to make, and perfectly portioned for parties. Top them with cherry pie filling, fresh berries, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel — or leave a few plain for classic cheesecake lovers.

Make-Ahead tips

For best results, add toppings just before serving, especially fresh fruit.

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Easy Mini Cheesecakes this is a vertical pinnable image with paper baking cups of individual size cheesecakes topped with cherries in sauce and dotted with blueberries.

Easy Mini Cheesecakes With A Vanilla Wafer Crust

Course

Dessert

Prep Time

10 min.

Cook/bake time

20 min.

Servings

18

Here's What You'll Need

2 regular muffin/cupcake baking pans
18 muffin/cupcake liners (foil recommended)
Mixer or hand mixer
Large mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. cream cheese (two 8 oz. packages)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 vanilla wafers
Your choice of fruit pie filling or other toppings

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the mixing bowl. I recommend letting the ingredient come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
Easy Mini Cheesecakes - adding ingredients
3. Use a mixer or hand mixer and whip for about 4-minutes or until light and fluffy.
4. Line the cupcake baking pans with cupcake liners.
5. Put one vanilla wafer in each cupcake liner.
Easy Mini Cheesecakes - filling cupcake liners
6. Fill each cupcake liner with the cheesecake mixture. Fill about 3/4 full to leave room for toppings.
7. Bake for 20-minutes. They should set up and feel almost like jello to the touch when done.
8. Let cool completely before adding toppings and refrigerate before serving.

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