Mini Cheesecakes

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Light, creamy individual cheesecakes with a crisp wafer crust and fresh fruit topping
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Mini Cheesecakes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 3177.1

Description

These mini cheesecakes are the perfect individual dessert for potlucks, parties, or a light sweet treat after dinner. Using fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat vanilla wafers, they offer all the classic rich, tangy flavor of traditional cheesecake with a lighter, airier texture. The soft, creamy filling rests on a sturdy wafer base, preventing sogginess while adding a delightful crunch. Topped with your choice of fresh cut fruit or a spoonful of reduced-calorie cherry pie filling, these bites are colorful and refreshing. They are simple to mix, bake quickly, and hold up beautifully in the fridge, making them an ideal make-ahead dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one reduced-fat vanilla wafer flat-side down in the bottom of each cup.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened fat-free cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended. Do not overbeat, as this can cause cracking.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake batter evenly over the wafers in each muffin cup, filling them almost to the top.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the centers are just set and no longer liquid.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to firm up.
  9. Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a spoonful of assorted cut fruit or reduced-calorie cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3177.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 211.2g325%
Saturated Fat 127.8g639%
Cholesterol 661.9mg221%
Sodium 1997.6mg84%
Total Carbohydrate 260.4g87%
Dietary Fiber 99.7g399%
Sugars 96.6g
Protein 76.9g154%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mini cheesecakes, light dessert, fat-free cream cheese, vanilla wafers, individual desserts, baked cheesecake, fruit topping, party appetizer, healthy sweets, easy baking, potluck recipe, cherry pie filling, creamy texture, quick dessert, make-ahead treats
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