Mini Cheesecakes - Master Cookbook Recipe # 209

Name: Mini Cheesecakes - Master Cookbook Recipe # 209
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 12 Vanilla Wafers (Nabisco brand recommended); Pie filling of your choice (Cherry, Blueberry, Strawberry, etc.); Mini foil baking cups

These mini cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized treat for parties, holidays, or a quick weeknight dessert. Using a vanilla wafer as a built-in crust makes them incredibly easy to assemble, and the creamy, smooth cheesecake filling pairs perfectly with any fruit topping you choose. They are simple, classic, and always a crowd favorite!

This is recipe #209 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 20 minTotal time: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 Vanilla Wafers (Nabisco brand recommended)
Pie filling of your choice (Cherry, Blueberry, Strawberry, etc.)
Mini foil baking cups

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line a standard muffin tin with 12 mini foil baking cups. Place one vanilla wafer at the bottom of each cup to serve as the crust.
Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Fill: Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pouring right over the wafers.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the centers are set.
Cool & Top: Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, top each one with a spoonful of your favorite pie filling.