Description
Mini Cheesecake Delights showcase creamy New York-style cheesecake nestled on crisp vanilla wafer crusts. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these individual desserts perfect for entertaining or enjoying a sweet personal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies (like Nilla Wafers)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Caramel or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and position a vanilla wafer at the base of each, flat side down.
- Cream Mixture: Blend cream cheese and sugar until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency, then gently fold in vanilla extract and egg until just combined.
- Filling and Baking: Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across 12 muffin cups, filling three-quarters full, and bake in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly wobble.
- Cooling Process: Allow cheesecakes to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight to ensure complete setting and flavor development.
- Serving: Garnish each mini cheesecake with optional toppings like whipped cream, fresh berries, or a luxurious drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce before presenting.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Avoid overmixing the batter and overbaking to maintain a smooth, crack-free surface on your mini cheesecakes.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for smoother blending and more consistent texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to prevent incorporating excess air, which can cause unwanted cracks or uneven rising.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives, and use gluten-free vanilla wafers for alternative diet options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg