mini cherry cheesecakes

Orrville, OH
Updated on Oct 24, 2011

I found this recipe in Taste of Home mag. a long time ago. I have taken them to carry-ins at work and to family functions.. and never bring any home. They are easy to make and I usually have all the ingred. in the house. I have also used Thank you cherry pie filling instead of making the cherry topping. I double it when I want to take them to a family function..I hope you enjoy these.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package 8oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 pound canned or frozen tart red cherries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • - red food coloring

How To Make mini cherry cheesecakes

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, combine crumbs and butter. Press gently into bottom of 12 paper lined muffin cups. ( I press these down with a cup )
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, sugar and egg; beat until smooth; spoon into crusts. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 min or until set. Cool completely. (It's about a Tbsp and a half per cup)
  • Step 3
    Drain cherries reserving 1/2 cup juice in a saucepan; discard remaining juice. To juice, add cherries, sugar, cornstarch and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 1 min. Cool; spoon over cheesecakes chill for at least 2 hrs.

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Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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