Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries-the perfect light dessert
OK, you need to watch out, these cute little gems are a triple threat.
Just look at the name-
Mini-I love mini anything. Single serving, portion control, easy serve, less guilt.
Lemon-it’s my all time favorite fruit flavor, nuff said.
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries are a refreshing addition to any occasion. I love fresh fruit and being able to use it as a beautiful decoration also.
Cheesecake-rich, creamy, cheesy. It’s cheesecake and I love it any way I can get it.
*Bonus-this recipe only makes 6 mini cheesecakes so if you have no self control (cough, cough) you’re still limited on your intake based on supply. You can easily double the recipe if you need to.
*Double bonus-they just look so pretty with a few fresh berries on top.
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounce)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 6 vanilla wafer cookies (I use Nilla Wafers)
- Fresh berries-raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
Instructions
- Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in the bottom of each cup, set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg and extracts and beat again.
- Spoon batter into prepared baking cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-24 minutes, just until edges start to turn a golden and center is set.
- Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight before serving. Garnish with fresh berries just before serving.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
These are perfect for me! I have absolutely NO self control when it comes to cheesecake and I love all things mini! Thanks for sharing with us over at Real Housemoms!
Medeja says
Very cute looking and yummy dessert!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks!
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Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Hooray for small batch cheesecake recipes! 🙂 Love that. I do not need to eat like 3 pounds of cream cheese. And those fresh berries! Yum.
Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says
Beautiful! Just the perfect size too! thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Laura says
Yumm! They look so good and seem like such a perfect party food!
Glad I found you on Show Me Your Plaid link up.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Laura!
Sandy says
My only comment is I would prefer to see see real juice of a lemon rather than lemon essence. Fresher taste & better for you than chemicals
jennifer says
Mini Muffin LIners or the regular sized?
Joan Hayes says
Jennifer, these are regular sized muffin cups.
jennifer says
thanks! Has anyone tried making this and using the mini liners?? thoughts? I was hoping to make these for a bridal shower — looking for a bite sized dessert option
KT says
Hi! These look delicious and I want to make them for my daughter’s 1st birthday party. I was wondering if you’ve ever frozen these once they’re baked? I know you can buy the Cheesecake Factories’ cheesecake in the frozen section of the grocery store, but I am just not sure if these would hold up well. Trying to plan and do as much ahead as possible!
Joan Hayes says
Hi KT, I’ve frozen homemade Cheesecake before but not these since the recipe only makes 6. I don’t see why you couldn’t freeze them. Happy birthday to your daughter!
KT says
Thank you so much! I’ll freeze them and let you know the results!
Lisa says
I have been craving cheesecake lately, but have been avoiding having a big cheesecake sitting on the counter whispering to me..so I tried this recipe today! I didn’t have Vanilla Wafers but I used an oreo instead for the bottom crust! Fabulous! Thanks for the “smaller version” of a classic- wonderful- I recommend it to everyone!