Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

from missinthekitchen.com
40 min

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite- size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. A delicious Oreo crust plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling, it's a dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 10 Oreo cookies
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  2. 2

    Place Oreos in a zip top bag and crush into fine crumbs. Place in a bowl and add melted butter.

  3. 3

    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture into mini cheesecake pan. A cookie scoop works great.

  4. 4

    Add softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed until creamy. Add whipping cream and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add egg and beat until combined. While mixer is running, slowly add sugar until combined. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute. Scrape down sides of the bowl and beat 30 more seconds.

  5. 5

    Scoop into mini cheesecake pan about 3/4 full.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25 minutes or until center of cheesecakes are set.

  7. 7

    Set aside to cool.

  8. 8

    Top with cherry pie filling and chill for one hour or until ready to serve.