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Let Them Eat (cheese) Cake

If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to whip-up this holiday season, then have I got a recipe for you. 

These bite-size, mini-cheesecakes may be small but they pack a big flavor and they're picture perfect for any festive gathering.

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You won't need many ingredients for this treat.  Gather a few dozen vanilla wafers, two, 8-ounce squares of cream cheese, 2 eggs, 3/4-cup sugar, 1-teaspoon of lemon juice, 1-teaspoon vanilla ,1-can of cherry pie filling and one box of cupcake tins.  Preheat oven to 325-degrees.

 

Set the vanilla wafers and cherry pie filling to the side.  Mix all other ingredients together until creamy. 

It doesn't hurt to have a set of little hands to help you with this part of the process.  Thanks Jordy!

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Place one vanilla wafer in each cupcake wrapper.  The wafers create the tasty bottom of the cheesecake that is typically made of graham crackers. 

Vanilla wafers are a great size for this and they're so much easier than making a graham cracker crust from scratch.

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Once your batter is thoroughly mixed, just spoon a portion into each cupcake wrapper.  Fill the cupcake tin about 3/4 full.  Bake for about 20-minutes.

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After removing from the oven, allow to cool on a cookie rack for a few minutes.  The cooling process will cause the center of each cupcake to sink just a bit. 

This creates a shallow crater that is ideal for holding a tasty scoop of cherry pie filling.

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Allow the mini-cheesecakes to chill in the refrigerator for about 2-hours before serving.   The chilling  really sets the mini-cakes nicely and they just peel right out of the cupcake wrapper with no effort and no sticking.

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After you've peeled the cheesecakes from the wrapper, arrange them on a decorative holiday platter for a pretty and delicious looking serving.

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When your guests want a sweet treat to hit the spot after that holiday dinner, you'll have the perfect bite-size offering.  

While, Marie Antoinette may have been wrong to utter that now-infamous phrase, you on the other hand, will be absolutely right this holiday season when you declare "let them eat (cheese) cake".

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Comments

  8. Julie says

    I’ve made these (or some similar variation)and they’re wonderful! The cookie works so perfectly as a crust. I’ve made them, adding mini chocolate chips to the batter instead of putting cherries on top, too, with yummy results…You know, I’ve never tried to peal the cupcake liner off of them for presentation. Duh. Why didn’t I realize how much prettier they are your way?? That top photo is beautiful! You are always, always inspiring!

  11. berta says

    These are a favorite treat to share at work, easy & no mess to slice! TFS this to all and have a really happy holiday!

  12. Elaine Tutman says

    So easy to make. This is perfect for this busy season when friends and neighbors drop in for coffee and dessert.

  16. Janis says

    Aren’t these wonderful?! I enjoyed your lovely tutorial. I wish I could borrow your helping hands – what fun!
    Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

  18. Laurel says

    LOVE your blog! I have been following it for awhile! In fact, I just nominated you for a blog award, although I’m sure you have several!

  24. Nance says

    I can attest… these are really yummy! I usually make them on the fourth of July, one batch using cherry pie filling and another batch with blueberry.
    I love your presentation, Lisa.

  27. Mindy says

    I am new to your blog and I think it looks great! My mom used to make those mini cheesecakes for me when I was a kid so that post brought a smile to my face. They certainly are delicious!

  29. martha says

    Mine are in the oven as I write. Thanks for a wonderful blog!
    ps I added some chocolate chips on a few, and used two nilla wafers, just because I love them.

  30. Laura says

    These are delish! My recipe calls them “Cheesecake Cuplets.”
    I like the thought of cuplets because they seem so little and seem there might be less calories in a cuplet.

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