Miniature Cheese Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Miniature cheesecakes offer a delightful bite-sized dessert with creamy texture and rich flavor. Topped with fruit preserves or cherry pie filling, they are perfect for parties or special occasions. Their smooth, sweet taste appeals to cheese lovers and those seeking an elegant, easy-to-serve treat.

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Ingredients

  • crushed graham crackers
  • 2 (8 oz.) soft cream cheese blocks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Butter small muffin pans generously.
  2. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers until pans are well coated.
  3. Preheat oven at 350°F.
  4. In an electric mixer, beat soft cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolks until well blended.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the cheese mixture.
  6. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full with the mixture.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool and allow to fall.
  8. Mix sour cream with sugar and vanilla well.
  9. Put a dab of sour cream mixture on top of each muffin.
  10. Top with strawberry preserves or any fruit filling such as cherry, blackberry, etc.
  11. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  12. Allow to cool or chill as they will come out of pans easier.
  13. These freeze very well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

547 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 33.2g 66% DV
Total Fat 23.5g 30% DV
Carbs 35.5g 13% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 11.3g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 663.3mg 29% DV
Potassium 549mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 601.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 214.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.7mcg 14% DV
Calcium 252.8mg 19% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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