A cherished recipe from ‘Mom’ for individual, crustless cheesecakes. These delightful treats are baked in a muffin tin and feature a tangy, sweet sour cream topping that’s baked right on.

Author

Mom


Recipe

Cheesecake

MeasurementsIngredients
12 ozCream Cheese, softened
1/2 cupSugar
2Eggs
1/2 teaspoonVanilla
1/4 teaspoonAlmond Extract

Topping

MeasurementsIngredients
1 cupSour Cream
1/2 cupSugar
1/2 teaspoonVanilla
OptionalCherry Pie Filling

Instructions

For the Cheesecake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cup liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the ½ teaspoon of vanilla and the almond extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Fill each paper liner ¾ full with the cheese mixture.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes. They will sink slightly in the center.

For the Topping & Final Bake:

  1. While the cheesecakes are cooling, mix together the sour cream, ½ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl.
  2. Spoon this topping onto each of the warm cheesecakes, spreading it to the edges.
  3. If desired, top with a small spoonful of cherry pie filling.
  4. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the topping.
  5. Let the cheesecakes cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled before serving.