If there’s one thing we all know can make something even tastier/more appealing than it already is, it’s making it miniature sized. For example:
Hotdogs? Good. Cocktail franks? Great!
Pickles? Good. Gherkins? Great!
Full sized pizza? Good. Personal pizzas? Great!
Full sized cheesecake? Good. Mini cheesecakes? Great! Easy no-bake mini cheesecakes? Outstanding!
The great thing about individual cheesecakes is that they are so customizable. The recipe I’m sharing below makes about two dozen mini cheesecakes and I did half Oreo and half cherry, but you could easily mix it up and do three or four different flavors.
The bad thing about mini cheesecakes? It’s harder to up your serving size without looking like a piglet. Or maybe that’s a good thing, depending on your perspective.
Other cheesecake recipes to love: No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake and Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake
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- 18 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 10 graham crackers
- 1 stick butter, melted and divided
- 2 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 16 chocolate sandwich cookies (crush 4)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 24 plastic cups
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Grind the sandwich cookies into fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Combine with half of the melted butter, then divide and press into the bottoms of 12 of the cups.
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Grind the graham crackers and combine with remaining butter. Press into the bottoms of the other 12 cups. Set aside all 24 in the refrigerator.
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Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then set the whipped cream aside. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon juice until no lumps remain. You will need to scrape down the sides of your bowl often to get the cream cheese mixture completely smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently. Once the mixture is thoroughly combined, spoon into a large frosting bag and pipe it evenly into your 24 prepared cups.
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Top the Oreo crust cheesecakes with one whole Oreo plus a sprinkle of crushed Oreos. Top the other half with about 2-3 tbsp each of the cherry pie filling*.
Chill for at least an hour before serving.
This recipe makes 12 Oreo and 12 cherry cheesecakes, but other toppings can easily be substituted to fit your taste. Try other fruit fillings, chocolate chips, ganache or caramel sauce.
*You may have leftover cherry topping.
These look absolutely perfect for the weekend party I am hosting!
Awesome! Let me know if you try them 🙂
I love the idea of being able to customize mini deserts, I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind for my next dinner party.
Someone suggested these would be great for a build-your-own-cheesecake bar and I think they are right!
You are making it too easy for me to cheat on my healthy eating plan. I need these!
Sorry, not sorry 😉
These remind me of the cute little shooter desserts some restaurants carry. My kids love them and I am sure these too! Thanks for sharing!
I used to love those when I was a kid too!
Yum! Cheesecake is so good and these mini ones are perfect for parties.
Yes and yes! Cheesecake is my favorite in any form.
How yummy! I definitely need to try your recipe over the weekend!
Yay! Let me know if you try it!
These look so good and EASY! I might have to break my no sugar streak to partake in these this weekend! Thanks for sharing! #WanderingWednesday
Oh my lol. You’re welcome!
This looks so easy and great for serving at a party!
Perfect party food!
That looks so delicious!!
Thank you!
This looks like such a yummy treat! I love that it’s a no make recipe.
That’s the best part, isn’t it?
I love individual desserts like this – these look really delicious!
Thank you!
Little desserts are so much fun! They look great. Thanks for joining us on Friday Frenzy! P~
My pleasure!