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April 18, 2013

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries-the perfect light dessert

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-the perfect light dessert

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-the perfect light dessert

 

Yield: 6

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

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

  1. Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in the bottom of each cup, set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  3. Whip cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg and extracts and beat again.
  4. Spoon batter into prepared baking cups.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20-24 minutes, just until edges start to turn a golden and center is set.
  6. 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

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries-the perfect light dessert

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Filed Under: Cakes, Cheesecakes, Sweet Tagged With: berries, cheesecake, cream cheese, Fruit, lemon, mini, Nilla wafers

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    April 19, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Pretty, easy, and delicious? What could be better?! Cheesecake is a weakness of mine, so portion controlled recipes are great!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 20, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Thanks Wendy. The only downfall of these is it’s just too easy to grab a second one!

  2. Kate | Food Babbles says

    April 19, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    I love how you’ve already built in portion control by creating a mini cheesecakes as well as a recipe that makes only 6 cakes because otherwise, I would certainly be in trouble. I may still eat all 6 because I’ll definitely be making these. I adore lemon and cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. These are simply lovely!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 19, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks so much Kate. I may have eaten more than my share of these so I’m really glad there were only 6 to start with!

  3. Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says

    April 20, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Oh mini cheesecakes are so hard to resist! We’d love to have you add these to our link party!

  4. Brooklyn says

    April 20, 2013 at 9:41 am

    These look INCREDIBLE! I cannot wait to try them! I have been dying for an easy way to make cheesecakes! These are beautiful and simple! That is just right for me! Thanks for posting! Saw you on Cheerios and Lattes. Newest follower over here! Please feel free to stop by cookandcraftmecrazy any time! I can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve! xo-Brook

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 21, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Brooklyn, glad to meet you!

  5. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:00 am

    No self control around cheesecake? You’ve obviously met me… 🙂

  6. The Café Sucre Farine says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Fabulous looking, I love your checked cupcake wrappers!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

      Thanks! I found the wrappers on clearance and had been waiting to use them for a special dessert. Cheesecake is always special!

  7. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Love your new website – so fresh and bright! Anything mini is perfect especially a bite sized delight like your cheesecakes!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 20, 2013 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Lisa, still getting used to WP but cheesecake makes everything better!

  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 20, 2013 at 11:10 am

    These are too cute, perfect for a cheesecake fix!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 21, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Laura!

  9. Patty says

    April 20, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Very pretty and Springy Joan!!! Love the mini check cupcake liners and, of course, all your berries 😉

  10. Suzanne says

    April 21, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    I love everything about these little cheesecakes 🙂

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks Suzanne!

  11. Shannon @ Searching For Dessert says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I love how you only made six. I would definitely eat them all before anyone else even saw them. The berries make them healthy right? 🙂

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Shannon, these are definitely healthy! 😉

  12. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Cheesecake is my favorite dessert ad these would be perfect for a Memorial day party!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Cheesecake is one of my many downfalls Roxana!

  13. Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    April 22, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    YUMMY! Bookmarking this so that I can surprise my family with some tasty mini cheesecakes 🙂

  14. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    April 22, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    These are so pretty Joan!

  15. Jessie says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Oh my goodness I bet these are just so good. I’d definitely have one … or two right now 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Wonders. Hope you’re enjoying your week so far!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Jessie, it is hard to eat just one!

  16. Jen says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Just made these! They smell and look amazing! 🙂 if your really looking for portion control, I just doubled the recipe and made 48 minis in my mini muffin pan using mini nulla wafers! Worked perfectly!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Just wait till you taste them Jen! Love that you made mini “minis” although I’d probably loose all control if I could pop them in my mouth like candy, I have no control when it comes to cheesecake!

  17. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    oh these look wonderful and I love how fresh and summery they are!Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!

  18. Lora @cakeduchess says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Such cute cupcake wrappers. Nothing like mini sweets…especially cheesecake. A very spring cheesecake idea:)

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks Lora!

  19. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Love the lemon and berries for the spring!

  20. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    So, so cute! The fresh berries are perfect for spring! Thanks for sharing at Time To Sparkle!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 25, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks Tonia, I love adding berries, just brightens up any dessert!

  21. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    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!

  22. Medeja says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Very cute looking and yummy dessert!

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks!

  23. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    April 27, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured this evening!
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me tomorrow evening for Make the Scene Monday #72!

  24. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    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.

  25. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Beautiful! Just the perfect size too! thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

  26. Laura says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    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

      April 29, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Laura!

  27. Sandy says

    May 31, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    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

  28. jennifer says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Mini Muffin LIners or the regular sized?

    • Joan Hayes says

      June 25, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Jennifer, these are regular sized muffin cups.

      • jennifer says

        June 26, 2013 at 11:40 am

        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

  29. KT says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    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

      August 15, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      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

        August 16, 2013 at 12:59 pm

        Thank you so much! I’ll freeze them and let you know the results!

  30. Lisa says

    February 19, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    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!

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