Description
These Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafer Crust are delightful single-serving treats perfect for any occasion. Featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust and a creamy, smooth cheesecake filling enhanced with vanilla and sour cream, they are baked to perfection and topped with fresh berries or fruit compote for a fresh, sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 20-25 wafers)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for extra firmness)
Toppings
- Fresh berries, whipped cream, or fruit compote
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for the crust.
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs with sugar. Add melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press about 1 tablespoon of this crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin liner to form the crust base.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow the crusts to cool while preparing the cheesecake filling.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate sour cream and optional flour for extra firmness and mix until smooth.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, filling each cup almost to the top without overflowing.
- Bake the Cheesecakes: Bake the mini cheesecakes in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set and tops are lightly golden. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to allow them to firm up properly before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, whipped cream, or fruit compote as desired. Enjoy your mini cheesecakes!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
- The optional flour helps provide a firmer structure but can be omitted for a creamier texture.
- Allow cheesecakes to chill thoroughly to ensure they hold their shape when serving.
- Use fresh toppings for best flavor and presentation.
- Paper liners make removal easy and keep mini cheesecakes intact.
