Recipes Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Mini Cheesecakes 4.7 (1,187) 934 Reviews 208 Photos This mini cheesecake recipe is easy to make for holiday parties or any occasion! I like to top them with cherry pie filling, but they also taste great with any berries. Submitted by Janice Reesman Updated on January 25, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 208 208 208 208 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 48 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This mini cheesecake recipe creates bite-sized treats that are sure to please any crowd. How to Make Mini Cheesecakes You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Mini Cheesecake Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this mini cheesecake recipe at home: Vanilla wafers: The cheesecake crust is made with crushed Vanilla wafer cookies. Cream cheese: The base of the mini cheesecake filling is, of course, cream cheese. Sugar: You’ll need ¾ cup white sugar. Eggs: Two whole eggs lend richness and help bind the filling together. Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor. Pie filling: Finish the baked mini cheesecakes with canned pie filling. Recipe Tip This recipe calls for cherry filling, but you can use whatever flavor you like. How Long to Bake Mini Cheesecakes In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, the mini cheesecakes should be fully baked after about 15 minutes. The filling is set when it jiggles just a little in the center (it will finish setting as it cools). How to Store Mini Cheesecakes Store the mini cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Never let them sit at room temperature for more than two hours at a time. Can You Freeze Mini Cheesecakes? Yes, you can freeze these mini cheesecakes. Flash freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer the now-frozen cheesecakes to a zip-top freezer bag. Squeeze out the excess air, seal the bag, and wrap the bag (flat) with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to two months, then thaw in the fridge overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This recipe was outstanding,” raves one Allrecipes member. “They were done to perfection. My family and guests love these and ask me to bring them anytime they need a dessert. I did not crush the wafers, but instead I placed a whole regular size wafer at the bottom of each.” “People raved about this dessert,” according to Rose Serrano. “They came out perfect, light and creamy!” “These were very easy to make and came out well,” says rck89r. “I did adjust the crust using my preferred recipe which includes spices and brown sugar and butter, but the cake part I made according to the recipe.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ¾ cup white sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 24-cup miniature muffin tins with paper liners. Crush vanilla wafers. Press 1/2 teaspoon of crushed vanilla wafers into each paper cup. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Fill each miniature muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the cheesecake is set. Cool. Top with a teaspoonful of cherry pie filling. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 2,043 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 95 Calories 5g Fat 12g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 95 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Sodium 63mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 6g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 35mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.