Mom’s Mini Cheesecakes
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Mom | 📂 Category: Desserts A cherished recipe from Mom for individual, crustless cheesecakes baked in a muffin tin. These delightful treats feature a tangy, sweet sour cream topping baked right on top.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | Chilling time required | 12 cheesecakes |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper cup liners
- Mixing bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Cheesecake
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | Cream Cheese | softened |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar | for filling |
| 2 | Eggs | large |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Almond Extract | extract |
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sour Cream | for topping |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar | for topping |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
| Optional | Cherry Pie Filling | for garnish |
Instructions
For the Cheesecake
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cup liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened 12 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Fill each paper liner 3/4 full with the cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes until set.
- 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
- While the cheesecakes are cooling, mix together the 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
- Spoon this topping onto each of the warm cheesecakes, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- If desired, top with a small spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the topping.
- Let the cheesecakes cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days until well chilled before serving.
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