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    Home » Recipes » Cheesecake Recipes

    Mini Cheesecakes

    Modified: Jul 8, '23 · Published: May 18, '20 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    Enjoy decadently rich, luxuriously creamy, mini cheesecakes for dessert tonight or at your next party. Each individual cheesecake is baked in a muffin cup and can be served plain or topped with chocolate ganache, soft caramel, strawberry sauce, lemon curd, peanut butter frosting, or even edible flowers.

    Mini cheesecakes collage of images with plain cheesecakes, cheesecake cups with toppings, and decorated edible flower cheesecakes.

    Oooh, cheesecake. Isn't it absolutely fabulous? It's silky and smooth, sweet and tangy, and crispy and creamy all in one bite. I've had a lot of cheesecakes in my lifetime and spent years searching for the best cheesecake recipe. I believe I have found it! I hope you love it as much as I do.

    Over the years I have used that recipe to create a lot of decorated cheesecakes, most of which are baked in large springform pans. When I'm hosting a party, I prefer to serve individual-sized desserts so I've adjusted the recipe to make these cheesecakes in muffin tins.

    Each cupcake-sized cheesecake has a wonderful ratio of crust to filling and is so creamy that it practically melts in your mouth. The flavor of sugar-sweetened cream cheese and sour cream with hints of vanilla really comes through in this dessert.

    cheesecake cupcakes on mini graham cracker crusts displayed on a marble cutting board

    These plain cheesecake cupcakes are so amazingly good but can be elevated to new heights when topped with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, dulce de leche, strawberry sauce, lemon curd, or even peanut butter frosting. They can even be topped with edible flowers to make them strikingly beautiful.

    These single-serve cheesecakes...

    • are easy to make in a muffin tin (bake in paper wrappers for easy removal)
    • don't require baking in a water bath
    • won't crack on top because they bake quickly
    • can be eaten by hand or with a spoon or fork
    • are the perfect size for after a meal or to serve at a party
    • can be topped or decorated to make them festive for any occasion
    • can be transformed into many different flavors

    So, let's get baking.

    Mini cheesecake ingredients including cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, graham crackers, brown sugar, and butter.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients listed below will make the best mini cheesecakes with a luxuriously smooth texture and slightly tangy flavor.

    • cream cheese - Use softened, full-fat cream cheese. I recommend using Philadelphia Cream Cheese and allowing it to sit out at room temperature for at least 4 hours or up to overnight so that it is very soft.
    • granulated sugar
    • eggs - Use room temperature eggs.
    • vanilla - If you like little flecks of vanilla in your cheesecakes, use vanilla bean paste, otherwise use vanilla extract.
    • sour cream - This will add a slightly tangy flavor and will make your cheesecakes velvety smooth.
    • graham crackers - You can use plain, honey, cinnamon, or chocolate graham crackers to make a delicious crust.
    • brown sugar - I like to add a little brown sugar to the graham crackers to give it a slight caramel flavor.
    • butter - You can use unsalted or salted butter to make the crust. I prefer the flavor of unsalted butter in my crust, but either will work fine.

    Instructions

    How to make graham cracker crusts in muffin cups for mini cheesecakes.

    Start by making mini graham cracker crusts in cupcake wrappers in a muffin tin (cupcake pan).

    • Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Or, place the crackers in a large zip-top bag and smash them using a rolling pin, a meat mallet, or the bottom of a pan.
    • Stir some brown sugar into the graham cracker crumbs.
    • Then, stir melted butter into the crumbs until it resembles wet sand. When you squeeze a small handful of the wet crumbs, they should hold together.
    • Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the crumbs, spoon them into a paper-lined muffin cup.
    • Then, press down on the crumbs to compact them into an even layer. I like using a wooden tart tamper, but your fingers work well too.

    Make the plain cheesecake filling.

    Two blocks of softened cream cheese in a Pampered Chef batter bowl next to a Cuisinart mixer.

    Place two blocks of softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl.

    Cream cheese beaten until creamy in a mixing bowl next to a bowl of sugar and a mixer.

    Beat on low speed if using a mixer until smooth. Scrape down the bowl and beat again in order to remove all the lumps.

    Sugar added to bowl of whipped cream cheese.

    Add the sugar.

    Cream cheese and sugar beaten until creamy in a mixing bowl with mixer.

    Beat on low speed until creamy.

    Eggs and vanilla added to creamed sugar and cream cheese in mixing bowl.

    Add the eggs and vanilla.

    Cheesecake filling in mixing bowl.

    Beat on low speed just until blended.

    Add sour cream to the cheesecake filling.

    Add the sour cream.

    Mixed cheesecake filling in mixing bowl next to a hand-held mixer.

    Mix just until combined.

    Do not overmix or you will incorporate too many air bubbles into the filling.

    Spoon cheesecake filling over mini graham cracker crusts in cupcake pan.

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cheesecake filling over each mini graham cracker crust.

    Cupcake liners filled with cheesecake filling.

    Gently tap the cupcake pans on the counter a few times to allow air bubbles to come to the surface and pop. Then, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes.

    mini baked cheesecakes

    Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely for about 45 minutes in the pan. Then, refrigerate them for at least 2 hours so they firm up enough to easily remove them from the pan.

    cheesecake cupcakes on mini graham cracker crusts displayed on a marble cutting board

    Lift them out of the cupcake pan using the paper wrappers. Peel the papers off the cheesecake cups to reveal the layers of filling on top of the graham cracker crusts.

    I like to lay some paper towels over the pan of baked cheesecake cups in order to wick up any moisture from the refrigerator.

    How long do you bake mini cheesecakes?

    Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pan after 10 minutes.

    How do you know when a cheesecake is done?

    Check the cheesecakes after 15 minutes. If the center looks wet, return to the oven for up to 3 more minutes. If the center looks set but still jiggles, it is done.

    A cheesecake that is cooked perfectly will be creamy while one that is overcooked may be dry.

    How to store plain mini cheesecakes?

    Store your cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to add a layer of paper towels underneath the cheesecakes to keep the graham cracker crusts dry. Add a layer underneath the lid of the container to wick up any moisture or the tops of your cheesecakes will have beads of condensation on them.

    Can you freeze mini cheesecakes?

    Yes, mini cheesecakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
    To freeze them, place them in an airtight container in a single row.

    Be sure to add the paper towels as mentioned above to help wick up moisture.

    How to thaw mini cheesecakes.

    To thaw your cheesecakes, remove the container and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before opening and serving.

    How long can small cheesecakes sit out?

    They are safe to sit out on the table for up to 2 hours.

    If you are hosting a party and would like to have these miniature cheesecakes sit on a dessert table, I suggest setting them out while they are still frozen just before your party guests arrive. The cheesecakes will thaw quickly within 15-20 minutes but will remain cold for up to an hour. To keep them cold longer, fill a large dish with ice cubes or ice packs and set the platter of cheesecakes on the ice.

    Mini baked cheesecakes topped with lemon curd, caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, peanut butter mousse, and strawberry sauce.

    Variations

    Below is a list of some of the best cheesecake toppings. There are many choices to make your plain cheesecakes taste even better.

    Cheesecake topping ideas:

    • chocolate ganache
    • lemon curd
    • fruit sauces (cherry, strawberry, blueberry)
    • Dulce de Leche or caramel sauce
    • ice cream toppings (strawberry, pineapple, hot fudge, butterscotch)
    • whipped cream
    • peanut butter mousse
    Mini cheesecakes baked with edible flowers on top.

    Decorating Ideas:

    These little desserts can be decorated for holidays and special occasions.

    • Add edible flowers on top of the cheesecakes before or after you bake them.
      • You can find the recipe to make these pretty EDIBLE FLOWER TOPPED CHEESECAKES on the DIXIE CRYSTALS website.
    • Pipe colored cheesecake filling over top to make fun designs.
    • Swirl colored cheesecake batter together to make cool tye-dye designs.
    • Add edible decorations like cookies, candy, and marshmallows to create cute cheesecakes for a holiday.

    See some ideas below.

    • Jack Skellington Cheesecakes.
      Jack Skellington Cheesecakes
    • Cheesecake Beach Balls will add fun to any pool party.
      Cheesecake Beach Balls
    • Colorful Tie-Dye Swirl Cheesecake Easter Eggs will brighten up your dessert table this holiday.
      Tie-Dye Cheesecake Easter Eggs
    • a cute Bunny Butt Cheesecake served on an OREO Cookie crumb crust
      Bunny Butt Cheesecakes
    • hatching chick cheesecake served on graham cracker crumbs on a white egg-shaped plate.
      Hatching Chick Cheesecakes
    • Conversation heart cheesecakes on a white plate with a puple background
      Conversation Heart Cheesecakes
    • Mini Cheesecake Snowmen
    • Thanksgiving cheesecakes leaves and pumpkin.
      Cheesecake Leaves and Pumpkins

    Related Recipes

    You can also make different types of cheesecakes. There are lots of delicious flavor options like these...

    • Mini peanut butter cheesecakes served with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, peanut butter, jelly, and tiny peanut butter cookies.
      Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
    • Mini Butterfinger Cheesecakes Recipe Image
      Mini Butterfinger Cheesecakes
    • Mini chocolate cheesecakes are topped with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, caramel, peanut butter mousse, peppermint mousse, chocolate mousse, and more.
      Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
    • Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toffee bits.
      Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes

    Tips

    • Start with softened cream cheese. Set blocks of cream cheese out at room temperature for at least 4 hours to soften. If you are in a hurry, you can heat the cream cheese in the microwave on the DEFROST setting for 10 seconds, and then flip the cream cheese over and heat them for 10 more seconds. Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
    • Beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer on low speed until really smooth. Scrape the bowl and beaters a few times as you mix the cream cheese. Beat until you don't see any more lumps. This is the most important step in making smooth cheesecake, don't rush this.
    • Don't beat on high speed or you will incorporate too much air into the cheesecake filling.
    • Use room-temperature eggs and sour cream so that they blend smoothly into the cream cheese. To warm up eggs quickly, place the whole egg with the shell intact in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.
      • Submerging your eggs in water is also a great way to check the freshness of your eggs. If your eggs sit on the bottom of the bowl they are very fresh. If they float, they are old. Throw them away.
    • To quickly warm up sour cream, pour it into a small bowl then place that into a larger bowl and pour warm water around the outside of the bowl of sour cream just until the water reaches halfway up the side. Stir frequently, making sure you don't splash any water into the bowl until the sour cream warms up to room temperature (about 72° F).

    Troubleshooting

    Why do cheesecakes baked in muffin cups sink?

    If your cheesecake ingredients are too cold they will require longer mixing and longer mixing adds too much air into the filling which can cause air bubbles on the surface of your cheesecake and will cause your cheesecakes to sink in the middle.

    These cheesecakes will sink slightly because the edges of the cheesecakes will bake faster than the middle. I don't mind that as it makes a nice surface to add toppings that won't slide off. But overmixed batter will cause them to sink a lot which won't look attractive.

    Using a hot water bath can keep the edges of the cheesecakes from baking more quickly than the center. I baked my Conversation Heart Cheesecakes in silicone molds in a water bath. If you do choose to use a water bath, be sure to use silicone cupcake pans.

    Do not overmix the cheesecake filling and be sure to use LOW speed if using a mixer.

    Why did my cheesecake cups crack?

    If your cheesecakes crack on the top, they were overbaked.

    Pull them out of the oven when they still jiggle.

    Also, be sure your oven temperature is accurate. Some ovens run hotter than the temperature listed on the dials.

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    4.98 from 37 votes
    Mini cheesecakes collage of images with plain cheesecakes, cheesecake cups with toppings, and decorated edible flower cheesecakes.
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    Mini Cheesecakes
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    18 mins
    Chill time
    2 hrs
    Total Time
    33 mins
     

    Rich and creamy cheesecakes on graham cracker or cookie crusts baked in muffin tins can be served plain or topped with chocolate ganache, soft caramel, strawberry sauce, lemon curd, peanut butter frosting, and even edible flowers. 

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, mini cheesecakes
    Servings: 18 mini cheesecakes
    Calories: 205 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Crust:
    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 28 square graham crackers)
    • 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 8 tablespoons butter, melted
    Cheesecake Filling:
    • 16 ounces (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • ⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    Decorations:
    • optional toppings: chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, blueberry sauce, lemon curd, peanut butter frosting
    Instructions
    1. Set your ingredients (cream cheese, eggs, sour cream) out on the counter to come to room temperature at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours before you plan to bake your mini cheeseccakes.

    2. Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
    3. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
    4. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumbs into 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
    5. Beat cream cheese on low speed, scraping down the bowl, as needed, until smooth.

    6. Add sugar and beat until smooth.

    7. Add eggs and vanilla just until combined. Do not overmix at this point.

    8. Stir in the sour cream.

    9. Equally divide cheesecake filling among the 18 muffin cups, spooning about 2 tablespoons of filling into each.

    10. Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the cheesecakes no longer look wet, but the center still jiggles.

    11. Remove and set on a cooling rack.
    12. Allow to cool for about 45 minutes then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
    13. Before serving, pop the cheesecakes into the freezer for 15 minutes.
    14. Remove and immediately peel away the paper liners.
    15. Set on a serving dish or individual dessert plates and serve plain or add your favorite topping. 

    Recipe Notes

    Use room temperature ingredients. 

    • It is vitally important that your cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs be at room temperature before mixing your cheesecake filling, so set the cheesecake ingredients out on your counter at least 1 hour before you plan to bake them.
    • Why? If your cheesecake ingredients are too cold they will require longer mixing and longer mixing adds too much air into the filling which can cause air bubbles on the surface of your cheesecake or can cause your cheesecakes to sink in the middle.
    • If you forget and do not have time to wait, cut the cream cheese into slices and spread them out on the wrapper. The smaller pieces will soften more quickly. In a pinch, can also gently soften the cream cheese by heating it in the microwave on 50% power for 15-30 seconds. Do not get the cream cheese hot as hot cream cheese can cause your cheesecake filling to curdle.
    • You can quickly bring an egg to room temperature by placing it, still in its shell, in a bowl of hot water for 5-10 minutes.
    • Spread the sour cream into a thin layer in a large shallow bowl to allow it to warm up more quickly.

    How to tell when mini cheesecakes are baked?

    • Your cheesecakes should still giggle in the center but not look wet when done. 

    Storage

    • Store your cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 
    • If bringing your cheesecakes to a party and they will sit out at room temperature for a while, I recommend freezing them and transporting them frozen. Once you set them out on the table the cheesecakes will thaw in about 20 minutes and will stay cool longer than if you set our refrigerated cheesecakes. 

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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Cheryl says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      These turned out so well and were so easy to make. Great recipe - the tips were really useful. I like my desserts a little less sweet and didn't have white sugar so used cane sugar for both the crust and filling and added a bit less than what the receipe called for, and they turned out perfect. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 05, 2020 at 9:29 pm

        That's great to know that this recipe worked out so well with less sugar. I'm really happy that you enjoyed your mini cheesecakes.

        Reply
        • Dana says

          July 03, 2020 at 11:33 pm

          We need to make mini cheesecake bites for a friend’s daughter’s graduation party. We are thinking about making them this weekend and freezing them until the event. Would you refrigerate then freeze for 15 minutes then take the wrapper off then freeze without the liner until the event or freeze with wrapper on until the event?

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          • Beth says

            July 04, 2020 at 9:00 am

            Hi Dana,

            The wrappers will get soggy once frozen, but I do think it will be easier to remove the cheesecakes from your container with the wrappers on. Then you can peel the wrappers from the frozen cheesecakes before plating them.

            Enjoy! I hope the graduation party guests enjoy the cheesecakes. 🙂

            Reply
            • Hannah Holdcroft says

              November 07, 2021 at 12:28 pm

              Can you freeze them instead of refrigerating them?

              Reply
              • Beth says

                November 07, 2021 at 12:49 pm

                Yes, absolutely, you can freeze these mini cheesecakes. I typically place them in an airtight container, and lay paper towels over the rim of the container, then close the lid, sealing the paper towels under the lid (but, not touching the cheesecakes). Then freeze them for up to 3 months. The paper towel will help to keep condensation from forming on the cheesecakes. I like to freeze them when using them for parties. I set them out frozen, and they thaw in about 30 minutes and stay cold for over an hour. That way I can set them out on the dessert table when my party begins and they can sit out until we are ready for dessert.

                Reply
    2. rylie says

      May 04, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      I just made them they came out amazing thank you

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 05, 2020 at 9:29 pm

        That's wonderful to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    3. Christina says

      April 07, 2020 at 2:31 am

      So, SO yummy! Made these tonight, and the recipe was very easy to follow. They turned out great. I garnished them with strawberries and melted chocolate drizzle over. I made half the batch in a regular size muffin pan and did the other half in a mini one. Created a Mickey Mouse with 2 of the mini ones (for the ears) and then a regular size for the face. These turned out amazing and would be great for parties, birthdays, or just a special treat. I will definitely be making these again!!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        April 07, 2020 at 8:58 am

        I love that you used the minis to make ears for Mickey Mouse cheesecakes! I'm so happy that you really enjoyed this recipe. It's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    4. Catherine says

      March 03, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      I had a lot of trouble getting them out of the muffin tin. The papers were a little soggy. I cooled them for 45 min in the muffin tin on a wire rack. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 03, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        Hi Catherine, Did you refrigerate the cheesecakes for 2 hours then pop them in the freezer for 15 minutes before removing the papers? That is what I suggest in the recipe. Otherwise, the cheesecakes are soft and can be difficult to remove from the wrappers. If I have to serve them in their wrappers I just have people use a spoon to eat them right out of the wrapper. I prefer to take them out first though.

        Reply
    5. Debi says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Beth. I have made these and they were super delish. A friend asked me to make some for a party. Can I put frozen blueberries on top and then cook them also what kind of butterscotch do you use to drizzle

      Reply
      • Beth says

        February 26, 2020 at 9:21 am

        I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this mini cheesecake recipe! I have not ever added frozen fruit to them but it sounds delicious. My only concern would be the water that the frozen fruit would release as the blueberries heat in the oven but I don't know that it would an issue. I have drizzled Dulce de Leche sauce over top and have used caramel and butterscotch ice cream toppings too. The ice cream toppings can be a bit thinner but they do taste nice.

        Reply
    6. Arica Walker says

      December 24, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      These mini cheesecakes were seriously the best I've ever eaten. My whole family loved them. They were amazingly creamy and had the perfect flavor. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 26, 2019 at 5:46 pm

        I am so happy to know you and your family enjoyed my mini cheesecake recipe. I happen to agree that they are the best ever! I'm glad you think so too.

        Reply
    7. Yasmin says

      December 17, 2019 at 11:54 am

      Hi these cheesecakes look so delicious can't wait to try it out.
      Can I swirl raspberry coulis/lemon curd in the mixture then bake or will the texture change? How about if I create a few raspberry coulis swirls at the top?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 17, 2019 at 6:38 pm

        You can definitely add a swirl of raspberry coulis/lemon curd. The texture of the swirl will be a bit different but I don't think it will adversely affect the texture of the cheesecake. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. temple run says

      December 01, 2019 at 1:51 am

      Thanks for the great recipe and garnishing tips!!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 01, 2019 at 9:32 am

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    9. Patricia says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      to confirm, you are using a regular sized muffin tin, not a "mini muffin tin" ??? the 2-3" size paper muffin liners?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 22, 2019 at 8:19 am

        Yes, I used a traditional muffin tin, not a mini muffin tin.

        Reply
    10. Lisa says

      August 17, 2019 at 9:38 am

      I want to make the mini cheesecakes and freeze for a wedding cookie table. Can the toppings be put on the cheesecakes before freezing? Do you have recipes for the strawberry sauce, chocolate, lemon curd and peanut butter frosting you show pictured? I couldn't find the recipes on your website.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        August 17, 2019 at 1:13 pm

        HI Lisa,

        I have not actually frozen the cheesecakes with the toppings on them but I have seen frozen cheesecakes with toppings so you can definitely do it. I used store bought strawberry sauce and lemon curd and Jif Peanut Butter Frosting. I make chocolate ganache topping by placing 8 ounces of very finely chopped chocolate in a bowl. Heat 3/4 heavy whipping cream on the stove just until it begins to bubble. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to rest for 2 minutes before stirring to combine the chocolate and cream. As the chocolate ganache cools it will thicken then you can pour it over the cheesecakes. Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Kim Graves says

      July 21, 2019 at 7:10 am

      I want to make these and take to work for a co-worker's birthday. Do you leave in the cupcake liners? Any tips transporting? And making tops to take for each person to add?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        July 21, 2019 at 7:57 am

        Hi Kim,

        I like to take the cupcake wrappers off but you can certainly leave them on if it's easier. I usually pop the chilled cheesecakes in the freezer for 15 minutes then remove them and peel off the wrappers. Freezing them briefly ensures the wrappers will peel off cleanly. If you leave the wrappers on, be sure to keep the cheesecakes chilled until right before serving. Your party guests can use a spoon and scoop them out of the wrapper. The warmer the cheesecakes get, the more the filling will stick to the paper. If it's really hot outside and you have to travel a distance to work, freeze the cheesecakes the night before then pull them out when you leave for work and they will thaw in about 20 minutes as you drive to work. Then pop them in the fridge until you serve them. I usually freeze mine in a large rectangle RubberMaid Container and I set a row of paper towels over the opening of the container before snapping on the lid. The paper towels help to wick up any condensation that forms on the lid.

        To transport the mini cheesecakes you have a few options. If you have a cupcake carrier, place the cheesecakes in the indentations and place the lid on top. A plastic cupcake box from a bakery works too. You can also put the cheesecakes back into a cooled cupcake pan, cover your cupcake pan with tin foil and carry them in the cupcake pan. If you do that, you might want to put the toppings on at work, or simply put your toppings in mason jars, close the lid for transportation, then set them out on the table and remove the lids, and allow your coworkers to top their own cheesecakes. Just be sure to bring some spoons that are long enough for your jars. You can even buy squeeze bottles filled with caramel sauce or chocolate sauce. Then they can just squeeze the toppings onto the cheesecakes.

        I hope this helps! Enjoy.

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        • Danielle Bohonos says

          December 27, 2020 at 7:19 pm

          Can you do without the liners?

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          • Beth says

            December 27, 2020 at 7:41 pm

            The cheesecakes may be difficult to remove from the pan if you do not line them. There are mini cheesecake pans that have push bottoms that work well if you do not want to use liners. You can find the pans on Amazon here- https://amzn.to/2L0a8Kt

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    12. Abida says

      June 12, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      It looks so tasty & yummy, I’m sure that my son will like it very much. thank you for your efforts.

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    13. Lisa says

      May 24, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      So GOOD! Came out perfectly and I garnished with a key lime curd, chocolate ganache and peanut butter frosting. Thanks for the great recipe and garnishing tips!!

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      • Beth says

        May 26, 2019 at 6:12 pm

        I am so glad you like this cheesecake recipe. It's definitely one of my favorite desserts. Your toppings sound great too!

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      • Abida says

        June 12, 2019 at 2:10 pm

        I hope my children's will like it very much.

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    14. Jennifer says

      May 08, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      Valerie, what time/temp did you use for the mini-minis?

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    15. Valerie says

      May 03, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      Simply delicious! Used this recipe to make minature mini cheesecakes for nephews party- each about the size of a minature muffin. The recipe yielded 60 miniature cheesecakes, I decorated with chocolate ganache, cherries, bluberries and lemon.

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      • Beth says

        May 06, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this Mini Cheesecake Recipe. Thanks for the tip about how many the recipe makes if using a mini muffin pan. 🙂

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        • Susan Melaven says

          April 05, 2020 at 9:47 pm

          Awesome recipe! Very easy to follow! Thanks!

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          • Beth says

            April 06, 2020 at 7:16 pm

            I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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      • Jenny says

        May 08, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Valerie, what time/time did you use for the mini-minis?

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        • Beth says

          May 08, 2019 at 3:17 pm

          I'll reach out to her and ask. If I don't hear back, I'll try to get a batch made soon so I can test it out. I'm going to guess it will take 8-10 minutes for the minis to bake. I'd use the same temperature as listed in the recipe. I bake my whole cheesecakes at that temperature too.

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          • Vanessa Spicer says

            May 12, 2020 at 5:01 pm

            I made them and baked at 300 instead and they seem to cook more even without cracking in the middle this is really great recipe, I’ve taken but out and added cocoa to some of the mix and made mini marble cheesecakes 🙂

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            • Vanessa Spicer says

              May 12, 2020 at 5:02 pm

              I meant I’ve taken some of the mix out added little cocoa powder lol not but

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            • Beth says

              May 12, 2020 at 8:49 pm

              I'm so glad the recipe worked well for you. Reducing the heat and baking a little longer definitely would work well with this recipe. I love that you made some marble swirl cheesecakes too.

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            • Rocky says

              December 20, 2020 at 6:16 pm

              So if you reduce the bake temperature from 350 to 300, what is the approx. bake time for this change?

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              • Beth says

                December 20, 2020 at 7:51 pm

                Hi Rocky, I just made a batch of mini chocolate cheesecakes, but adding 4 ounces of melted chocolate to this recipe, and I baked them at 300 degrees for 26-28 minutes. Then I turned the oven off, cracked the door open, and left the cheesecakes in the oven for 45 minutes. They were perfect! I also put a pan of water in the oven before preheating just to add some moisture to the oven. I set that pan on the lower rack and set the cheesecakes on the middle rack. All of these things will help to assure you get nice creamy cheesecakes.

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    16. Kristie says

      April 20, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      This is the best mini cheesecake recipe! I have tried different recipes every year and they were not very good. These are perfect! Would love to make with the pretty flowers, where did you fund them?

      Thank you!

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      • Beth says

        April 21, 2019 at 8:28 am

        I am so glad you loved this cheesecake recipe. My family just enjoyed some of those cheesecakes this weekend too. They really are amazing! For the flowers I chose to use African Violets and just purchased a few potted plants, cut off the flowers, washed them well then patted them dry before adding them to the cheesecakes. Once baked in the cheesecake they are barely even detectable. They just look pretty! You can buy little packages of edible flowers at many grocery stores but I found many of them to be bigger than I wanted. The violets are about the size of a quarter which was perfect. I gave the potted plants to a friend and she is still enjoying fresh blossoms of African violets a year later.

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    17. chelsea says

      January 16, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      hey there! these are amazingly beautiful with the edible flowers. can I ask, why did you choose to bake the cheesecakes with the flowers? what happens if you bake first, then chill and add the flowers later?

      thank you!

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      • Beth says

        January 16, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks! I thought it would look really cool to have them baked into the cheesecake but I do think they would look really beautiful with the flowers on top too.

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    18. The Partiologist says

      June 07, 2018 at 7:38 am

      Perfect and beautiful mini cheesecakes, love them!!

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      • Bethany says

        May 19, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        They will look so cute

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    19. Karenb says

      May 23, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Beth, THANKS for a GREAT 5 STAR recipe and new "twist" on making cheesecake!

      I made these yesterday and they came out FANTASTIC!!!

      I halved the recipe and got 10 Regular Cupcake Size Cheesecakes.

      Here are a few things that I did to make the process faster and less messy:
      1. Put Cream Cheese mixture into a flexible plastic cup(like kid's meal cup), and squeezed cup rim to
      easily pour mixture over graham cracker crusts to 1/4" from top of cupcake liner.
      2. Filled empty cupcake liners (I had 2 because I only made 10 cakes) half way with water.
      3. I Thinned Store Bought Lemon Curd with tsp water and piped on top of cakes and added squirt of store
      bought Whipped Cream.

      These were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!

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      • Beth says

        May 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm

        I am SO happy to hear you loved this recipe. It's one of my favorite dessert recipes.

        The idea of filling the empty cupcake liners with some water is fantastic. It adds some steam to the oven which helps to keep the cheesecake super creamy. Thanks for all your other great tips!

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    20. Roll the ball says

      May 18, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      look yummy, I'm sure that my daughter will like this dish. I will try make it with Cherry Blossom. thank you!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 18, 2018 at 10:50 pm

        Cherry Blossoms would look so pretty on these little mini cheesecakes. Let me know how they turn out!

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