24 mini cheesecakes baked in muffin cups with a vanilla wafer for the crust. These easy do-ahead desserts are perfect for a party. Keep a batch in your freezer and top with the cherry pie filling just before serving.
Original recipe makes 24 miniature cheesecakes
Ingredients
24 vanilla wafer cookies
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
40 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil baking liners. Place one vanilla wafer in each cup.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the nutmeg and vanilla. Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 184 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.3 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Fat: 11.6 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Sodium: 113 mg