11 Best Mini Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in these delectable bite-sized treats with our collection of the best mini cheesecake recipes. Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or just satisfying your sweet tooth!

1. Classic New York Style Mini Cheesecakes

These creamy, rich mini cheesecakes capture the essence of a New York cheesecake in a perfect individual serving.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of each liner.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
  4. Pour mixture over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes until centers are almost set.
  5. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

2. Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

These tangy-sweet mini cheesecakes combine the freshness of lemon with juicy blueberries.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Fold in 3/4 cup blueberries and pour over crusts.
  4. Top with remaining blueberries and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Cool and refrigerate before serving.

3. Chocolate Swirl Mini Cheesecakes

These eye-catching mini cheesecakes feature a beautiful chocolate swirl and rich flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 oz melted dark chocolate

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare chocolate crust in muffin liners.
  2. Make cheesecake batter as in the classic recipe.
  3. Pour batter over crusts, reserving 1/4 cup.
  4. Mix reserved batter with melted chocolate and dollop over cheesecakes.
  5. Swirl with a toothpick and bake for 20-25 minutes.

4. Oreo Mini Cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes with an Oreo base and crushed Oreos throughout are a cookies and cream dream.

Ingredients:

  • 12 Oreo cookies (for base)
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 8 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place one whole Oreo in each muffin liner.
  2. Prepare cheesecake batter as in the classic recipe.
  3. Fold in chopped Oreos and pour over whole Oreos.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, and refrigerate before serving.

5. Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecakes

These decadent mini cheesecakes feature a salted caramel swirl and topping.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Make cheesecake batter and pour over crusts.
  3. Dollop caramel sauce on each cheesecake and swirl with a toothpick.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, and refrigerate.
  5. Before serving, drizzle with more caramel and sprinkle with sea salt.

6. Strawberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes

These pretty pink-swirled mini cheesecakes are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup strawberry puree

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Make cheesecake batter and pour over crusts.
  3. Dollop strawberry puree on each cheesecake and swirl with a toothpick.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, and refrigerate before serving.

7. Pumpkin Spice Mini Cheesecakes

These autumn-inspired mini cheesecakes are perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, spice, and sour cream.
  3. Pour over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cool and refrigerate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

8. Key Lime Mini Cheesecakes

These zesty mini cheesecakes bring a taste of the tropics to your dessert table.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, lime juice, zest, and sour cream.
  3. Pour over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cool and refrigerate. Garnish with lime slices before serving.

9. Nutella Swirl Mini Cheesecakes

These indulgent mini cheesecakes feature a generous swirl of creamy Nutella.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup Nutella

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare chocolate crust in muffin liners.
  2. Make cheesecake batter and pour over crusts.
  3. Warm Nutella slightly and dollop on each cheesecake. Swirl with a toothpick.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, and refrigerate before serving.

10. Matcha Green Tea Mini Cheesecakes

These unique mini cheesecakes offer a subtle, earthy flavor and beautiful green hue.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, matcha powder, vanilla, and sour cream.
  3. Pour over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cool and refrigerate. Dust with extra matcha before serving if desired.

11. Raspberry White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

These elegant mini cheesecakes combine the sweetness of white chocolate with tart raspberries.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare crust as in the classic recipe.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, melted white chocolate, vanilla, and sour cream.
  3. Gently fold in raspberries and pour over crusts.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, and refrigerate before serving.

Enjoy these delightful mini cheesecake variations!

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