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    Home » Recipes » Cheesecake Recipes

    Mini Cheesecakes

    Published: May 18, '20 · Modified: Jan 30, '23 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Enjoy decadently rich, luxuriously creamy, Mini Cheesecakes after dinner or at a party. Each little cheesecake-topped graham cracker crust 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 served plain, topped with sauces, and decorated with edible flowers on a marble board

    Oooh, cheesecake. Isn't it absolutely fabulous? It's silky and smooth, sweet and tangy, and crispy and creamy all in one bite. That is when it's done right, and this recipe for Mini Cheesecakes is my absolute favorite recipe. I've had a lot of cheesecakes in my lifetime and this recipe definitely makes the best cheesecake you'll ever try.

    Over the years I have created a lot of decorated cheesecakes to share with your here. Most are baked in an 8 or 9-inch springform pan. When I'm hosting a party or serving a heavy dinner I prefer to serve individual-sized mini desserts so I've adjusted my recipe to make these mini cheesecakes.

    Each little 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 Recipe

    Mini Cheesecakes Served Plain

    These cheesecake minis are so amazingly good served plain, but can be elevated to new heights when topped with chocolate ganache, soft caramel, 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 Mini 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 with your favorite chocolate ganache, soft caramel, strawberry sauce, lemon curd, etc.
    • can be transformed into many different flavors (more recipes to come soon)
    • can be baked on cookie or graham cracker crust

    How to make Mini Cheesecakes

    Tips for making the BEST Mini Cheesecakes:

    • start with softened cream cheese
      • set blocks of cream cheese out at room temperature for at least 2 hours to soften
      • if you are in a hurry, you can heat in the microwave on the DEFROST setting for 10 seconds then flip over the blocks and heat for 10 more seconds then let sit 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
    • beat the sugar into the cream cheese, scraping the bowl as needed
    • 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 stand up on the bottom, they are still fresh enough to use
        • if they float, they are too old, you need to throw them out
      • to quickly warm up sour cream
        • pour your sour cream 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)
    • for the best vanilla flavor use vanilla bean paste (you'll get lovely flecks of vanilla bean in your cheesecakes)
      • if using vanilla extract be sure to use pure vanilla extract

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

    How to make a graham cracker or cookie crust:

    • crush graham crackers or cookies to fine crumbs
      • pulse in a food processor to get really fine crumbs
      • place in a large zip-top bag and smash using a rolling pin, a meat mallet, or the back of a pan
    • add brown sugar to graham crackers or crushed vanilla wafers to add texture and flavor
    • stir in melted butter until the crumbs come together and can be pinched together into a solid crust

    How long do you bake mini cheesecakes? How do you know when a cheesecake is done?

    • bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes
    • check at 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
    • if you have hot spots in your oven be sure to rotate your pan after 10 minutes

    Can you freeze mini cheesecakes?

    • yes they can be frozen for up to 2 months
    • place in an airtight container in a single row
    • when you freeze cheesecakes it is possible for condensation to form on top of each little cake
      • to keep this from happening set the cheesecakes on a piece of paper towel in your airtight container
      • also, place a piece of paper towel on the underside of your container's lid
      • the paper towel will wick up any condensation
    • to thaw your cheesecakes, remove the container and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before opening and serving

    Video

    Don't you just love the beautiful cheesecakes topped with edible flowers shown in this video? I made them for Dixie Crystals.

    YOU CAN FIND THE RECIPE FOR THE EDIBLE FLOWER TOPPED CHEESECAKES on the DIXIE CRYSTALS website.

    Mini Cheesecakes, plain, topped in chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce, or lemon curd, or edible flowers.

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    4.98 from 34 votes
    Mini cheesecakes served plain, topped with sauces, and decorated with edible flowers on a marble board
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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
    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
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    Decorations:
    • optional toppings: chocolate ganache, soft caramel, strawberry 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 egg 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
    • 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.
    • Your cheesecakes should still giggle in the center but not look wet when done. 
    • 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. 

    Serve one of these amazing decorated cheesecakes for a special occasion or holiday in place of a traditional cake. Your family and friends will be so impressed. 

    If you love cheesecake you can find some really festively decorated cheesecakes on this blog.

    Check back soon to see recipes for Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes and Dulce de Leche Mini Cheesecakes.
    Tell me in the comments below what topping you like best on your cheesecake.

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    Hi, I'm Beth Jackson 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. Lana Butler

      March 21, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Hoping to make these for my daughter’s wedding. I have some mini silicone flower shaped muffin tins. Have you ever tried baking these in silicone muffin tins? Hoping they will work. Love the idea of a small mini flower shaped cheesecake.

      Reply
      • Beth

        March 21, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        Hi Lana,
        Yes, actually I have had great success baking small cheesecakes in silicone molds. You can see how I made Conversation Heart Cheesecakes using heart-shaped molds - https://hungryhappenings.com/conversation-heart-cheesecakes-valentines-desserts/

        I made those with a crust. I also made crustless Raspberry Cheesecake Roses using a silicone rose mold - https://hungryhappenings.com/raspberry-cheesecake-roses/

        If the mold is flat on the bottom you can press a crust into the mold. If it's shaped, like the rose mold, then you'll want to make crustless cheesecakes.

        I hope they turn out well and that your daughter has a wonderful wedding.

        Reply
    2. Lottie Lavoie

      February 14, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      Made these cheesecakes for Valentine's Day. They were fantastic and turned out perfect.
      Topped with a strawberry and melted chocolate. Thanks.

      Reply
    3. Pamela

      February 14, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Hi Beth,
      Could I adapt your Patriotic Cheesecakes recipe here, since I don’t have 2” rings? Would the raspberry gelee come apart easily enough from the cupcake wrapper?

      Thank you,
      Pamela

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 14, 2021 at 10:32 am

        Hi Pamela,
        I have not tried that before but I think if you place them in the freezer for about an hour you should be able to remove the wrappers. The cheesecake in that recipe is no-bake and it will be softer than a baked cheesecake. The raspberry gelee does firm up like soft Jell-O and it should peel off the wrapper if it's really well chilled.

        Reply
    4. Ingrid

      February 04, 2021 at 8:08 am

      Thanks for the tip. Will be making again very soon. Thanks so much for a great easy to follow recipe. They went over very well with the neighbours lol.

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 04, 2021 at 11:01 am

        You are welcome. I hope you enjoy making more cheesecakes!

        Reply
    5. Ingrid

      February 03, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Let me start off by saying that this was my first attempt at any type of cheesecake. Followed all the tips and they came out beautifully. My only issue was I found the crust a little grainy texture wise. Would you recommend more butter? Also it's important to note that my graham cracker crumbs were likely quite old as I just recently discovered the bag on my top shelf while cleaning my cupboards. Would that effect the texture?

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 03, 2021 at 4:13 pm

        Hi Ingrid, I'm so glad the cheesecakes turned out well for you. I don't actually recommend using the packages of graham cracker crumbs. I don't know why, but they always taste stale to me. I have not used them in so long that I can't remember if the texture was different than freshly ground graham crackers but it is possible that they are harder which would make the crust have a grainy texture. Adding more butter would just make the crust greasy. I'd suggest crushing your own graham crackers next time.

        Reply
        • Ingrid

          February 04, 2021 at 8:05 am

          Thanks for the tip. Will be making again very soon. Thanks so much for a great easy to follow recipe. They went over very well with the neighbours lol.

          Reply
    6. MB

      January 12, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      Can you sub non fat Greek yogurt for the sour cream?

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 12, 2021 at 6:03 pm

        I have used plain Greek yogurt with success, and I'm sure non-fat Greek yogurt will work well too. I'm not sure how it may affect the flavor or texture though. I'd love to hear if you try it, how it works out.

        Reply
    7. shaina

      December 31, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      this recipe was amazing my kids finished all 18 in two days. I substituted the brown sugar with coconut sugar and butter with ghee. same measurement.

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 31, 2020 at 9:14 pm

        Thank you, Shaina. I'm so glad you and your kids loved this mini cheesecake recipe!

        Reply
    8. Valerie

      December 28, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Hi! Have you ever tried making mini chocolate cheesecakes? Do you have a recipe for that? I was thinking of using crushed oreos for the crust (or getting an oreo pie crust and crumbling it up and mixing with butter). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 29, 2020 at 9:21 am

        I am going to go try that right now! I should have the recipe posted in a few days.

        Reply
    9. rachael

      December 25, 2020 at 3:12 am

      i tried this today. I usually don’t like cheesecake but this was really good!!! definitely will make again :)!!

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 25, 2020 at 10:56 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed these mini cheesecakes!

        Reply
    10. Lynn

      November 06, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Unfortunately on both attempts they dipped in the middle and cracked whilst cooling. Not much decoration could save them. Can you tell me how to avoid the dipping please.

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 08, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        I'm sorry to hear you have had trouble. If you had these mini cheesecakes crack then I would definitely think your oven is too hot. I would suggest you get an oven thermometer to see if the internal temperature is off. Ovens can definitely run hot and too much heat will cause cheesecakes to crack. The shrinking happens for the same reason. The outer ring of the cheesecakes bakes before the inner part. These cheesecakes do shrink in the center a bit, as you can see from the pictures in this post, but they shouldn't sink too much. If your oven does run hot you can adjust the temperature. You can also bake these cheesecakes in a water bath. Fill a roasting pan with about an inch of really hot or boiling water and set your muffin tin down into the hot water. Bake the cheesecakes and the steam from the water bath will allow the cheesecake filling to heat more evenly producing a really creamy cheesecake.

        Reply
        • Julie

          December 10, 2022 at 8:00 am

          Hello,
          Do you have a recipe for the chocolate drizzle, if I were to use that over the cheesecakes? Also, would I decorate them after they have been in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and then freeze then overnight so they could be taken for an event the next morning? Thank you.

          Reply
          • Beth

            December 10, 2022 at 8:54 am

            Hi Julie,

            You can use any chocolate sauce. I recommend making homemade chocolate ganache which is super easy. You can combine 4 ounces of dark chocolate with 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan. Set it over LOW heat and let it begin to melt. Stir it often until about 75% of the chocolate melts, this should take 3-4 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 3 minutes. Stir the chocolate until completely melted and smooth. If needed, let it rest a few more minutes and stir again. Only if needed, return it to low heat for 15 seconds, then repeat this process. You can drizzle the chocolate ganache over cooled cheesecakes. You can wait until the cheesecakes have been in the refrigerator or after they've sat at room temperature to cool for a while. Either will work fine. You can also freeze the mini cheesecakes with the chocolate ganache on top. Just be sure to freeze them in a single layer. When you bring the frozen cheesecakes to your event, they will be thawed and ready to serve.
            Enjoy!

            Reply
    11. Genia Bodishbaugh

      October 20, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      I made these and flavored them with some fruit and some with chocolate chips and some with salted caramel. Omg! My family and I devoured them.

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 20, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Sounds yummy! I'm happy you and your family enjoyed them.

        Reply
    12. Angela Rana Calabia

      October 07, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      Hello! I'd like to know what size of cupcake liner did you use? As for my reference. Thank you! I'll follow this recipe of yours for starting my business.

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 07, 2020 at 12:27 pm

        Hi Angela,
        I use standard 2-inch (the circumference at the base) by 1 1/4-inch (height) paper cups using a standard muffin tin (cupcake pan).

        Good luck with your business!

        Beth

        Reply
    13. Debbie Wilson

      August 21, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Super easy and delicious!! I just made them in the bite size/mini cup cake tins. A majority of mine fell i nthe center. Is that normal? I didnt bake them the whole 15 min since they were minis. Does that mean I should have baked them longer? They taste Dane and felt done when I took them out

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 22, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        Hi Debbie,

        I'm glad you enjoyed the flavor of these mini cheesecakes.

        The cheesecakes will shrink slightly as they cool. That is pretty normal but they typically shrink more evenly. I had never had this trouble until recently when I was trying to film a video for my new Mini Chocolate Cheesecake recipe and I beat too much air into my cheesecake filling. I was trying to get the perfect video shots and I mixed the ingredients too long. I whipped too much air into the filling so when the cheesecakes baked they puffed up but then shrunk as they cooled, causing them to sink in the middle. Be sure you do not overmix your batter. Also, be sure to use room temperature ingredients as they will blend together much more quickly.

        It’s also possible your cheesecakes might have been slightly underdone or that the edges baked a little more quickly and firmed up much more than the centers. If you used a dark non-stick pan or your oven is slightly hot (some ovens run 10-20 degrees hotter than your settings) it is possible that the edges of the cheesecake baked a bit too quickly. If you don’t have a thermometer in your oven to check the temperature, you might want to try lowering the set temperature by 10 degrees the next time you make these cheesecakes. That might solve your problem.

        Reply
    14. Wila C.

      August 03, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      I just made these wonderful mini cheesecakes! Thank you so much for sharing; the recipe is so simple to follow. They came out delicious—now I don’t have to buy cheesecake from store again! Only thing is the filling kind of sank in the middle after I refrigerated them. Did I not mix the cream cheese well enough? It doesn’t say how long I’m supposed to mix it. How can I prevent this from happening again? I’d like to keep the filling even. My first time making cheesecake, and they didn’t crack at least.

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 03, 2020 at 7:49 pm

        Hi Wila,

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these little cheesecakes! I'm also happy to hear they did not crack.

        The time to mix the cream cheese will really depend on how soft it is and the temperature of your room. You do want to beat it until it is smooth and that may take a minute or two.

        The cheesecakes will shrink slightly as they cool. That is pretty normal but they typically shrink more evenly. It's possible your cheesecakes might have been slightly underdone or that the edges baked a little more quickly and firmed up much more than the centers. If you used a dark non-stick pan or your oven is slightly hot (some ovens run 10-20 degrees hotter than your settings) it is possible that the edges of the cheesecake baked a bit too quickly. If you don't have a thermometer in your oven to check the temperature, you might want to try lowering the set temperature by 10 degrees the next time you make these cheesecakes. That might solve your problem.

        The good thing is that you can add yummy toppings on the cheesecake and you won't notice the dent. 🙂

        Reply
        • Wila C.

          August 04, 2020 at 1:29 pm

          Thank you for your kind tips. I’ll definitely try them next time. I think my oven is hot because the edges were cooked more than the centers but they were all cooked though. One started a tiny crack so I removed them after 15 minutes. I’m not unhappy with the indentation, and like you said, I can put more sauce on it. Lol. In fact, I made blueberries sauce and caramel sauce for them! What do you think about adding 1.5 tbsp of flour to give it more structure? I was reading about that.

          Reply
          • Beth

            August 06, 2020 at 7:53 pm

            I bet your blueberry sauce and caramel sauce were delicious!

            I have not every added flour to my cheesecake but I do know that many cheesecake recipes do include flour. I'd be curious to hear how it turns out.

            Reply
      • Beth

        January 02, 2021 at 5:11 pm

        Thanks, Wila, I'm so happy you enjoyed this mini cheesecake recipe.

        These mini cheesecakes may shrink if you overmix the ingredients and whip too much air into the filling. It's best to start with room temperature ingredients so they are quick and easy to mix together. Also, be sure your oven temperature is correct. Many ovens bake hotter than the temperature they are set to. That can cause your cheesecakes to bake too quickly and the edges will firm up leaving the center to shrink.

        Reply
    15. Diane

      July 08, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Fantastic recipe. Been making cheesecake for many years and this beat them all.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Beth

        July 08, 2020 at 5:13 pm

        Hi Diane,
        I am so happy to hear that!!! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and hope you make it over and over again.

        Reply
    16. Lisette

      June 12, 2020 at 3:10 am

      Tried the recipe and OMG WOW! So good! My family loved them as did I! I just was wondering can it be used to make a whole cheesecake? would the temperature & bake time change ?

      Reply
      • Beth

        June 18, 2020 at 4:38 pm

        Hi Lisette,

        I'm so happy to hear you loved this recipe! I use this same basic recipe to make my whole cheesecakes. You can see my whole cheesecake recipe here - https://hungryhappenings.com/decorated-daisy-cheesecake-recipe/.

        You don't have to add the design on top of the cheesecake. Just pour the plain filling into the pan and bake according to the instructions listed in the recipe.

        Reply
    17. Jay

      June 07, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Super delicious and so easy to make! Made it recently and it was a huge hit. Just added some lemon curd and berry sauce and was amazing.
      Thanks for the great recipe👌🏼😊

      Reply
      • Beth

        June 08, 2020 at 9:57 am

        I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for leaving a comment to let me know.

        Reply
    18. Ajitha Kymal

      June 02, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Can you substitute yogurt for sour cream?

      Reply
      • Beth

        June 02, 2020 at 6:44 pm

        I have not tried using yogurt but I would think you could use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. It might change the flavor slightly, but the texture should be very similar.

        Reply
    19. Melanie

      May 26, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      My husband surprised me with these for my birthday. They are amazing! I immediately told him now I know he can make these I will be requesting them often. Thank you for sharing, I LOVE them!

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      • Beth

        May 27, 2020 at 8:04 am

        Happy belated birthday! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the cheesecakes and I love that your husband made them to surprise you. I do hope he makes them many more times.

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    20. T.Rina

      May 18, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      hi, how many ounces of cream cheese does this recipe call for?

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      • Beth

        May 18, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        You need to use 16 ounces which is two (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese.

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        • T.Rina

          May 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm

          thank you! cant wait to make them!

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          • Noelle

            April 17, 2022 at 6:27 pm

            If I’m short on cooling time would it be better to go right to the fridge or the freezer?

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            • Beth

              April 17, 2022 at 9:15 pm

              Either would be fine. You'll find it easier to remove the wrappers if the cheesecakes are frozen.

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