Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe

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I prepare these mini cheesecakes every Christmas and for many weddings. I've received countless compliments and recipe requests. When I send these along in my husband's lunch, I have to be sure to pack to extras because the men he works with love them, too.

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Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
25 15 40

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Shape into 24 balls. Place in greased miniature muffin cups; press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each cup.
  • Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Carefully remove from pans to cool completely. Top with pie filling. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 119 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes in Taste of Home December/January 1999, p29

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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by Cari55a

I have made this recipe for many years and referred MANY people to use the recipe as well! No matter who uses it, they always tell me they got rave reviews on them and ran out!! So, always make at least a double batch! ;)


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by allaboutcookies86

These were fun little cheesecakes to make. They don't have a ton of flavor but they are still good in their own way. I look foward to making them again!


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by missi2111

I've made these many times. They disappear quickly. Bite sized yumminess!


Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by mwilsonrdh

Chocolate crust did not seem to have enough flavor. Maybe use crushed cookies?


Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by kelly333

I made these petite Cheesecakes for my little sister's Tea Party. They were perfect for the occasion.


Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by October13

My family really liked these!!


Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by dr_andrae2004@hotmail.com

These little cheesecakes are very delicous. I made them for a bridal shower, they we're very elegant and tasty!

 
 
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