Mini Cheesecakes – Easy Recipes with Vanilla Wafer Crust
These mini cheesecakes are the ultimate easy recipe for parties, holidays, or a sweet snack anytime.
Servings: 24 mini cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 24 vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 can cherry pie filling (or topping of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
- Place one vanilla wafer at the bottom of each liner, flat side down.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the liners over the wafers, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until set. The tops may crack slightly.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top each mini cheesecake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling before serving.