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.
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.
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.comMini Lemon Cheesecakes with fresh berries
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Wendy says
April 19, 2013 at 6:26 pmPretty, 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 amThanks Wendy. The only downfall of these is it’s just too easy to grab a second one!
Kate | Food Babbles says
April 19, 2013 at 9:40 pmI 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 pmThanks 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!
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says
April 20, 2013 at 12:28 amOh mini cheesecakes are so hard to resist! We’d love to have you add these to our link party!
Brooklyn says
April 20, 2013 at 9:41 amThese 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 pmThanks Brooklyn, glad to meet you!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
April 20, 2013 at 10:00 amNo self control around cheesecake? You’ve obviously met me… 🙂
The Café Sucre Farine says
April 20, 2013 at 10:27 amFabulous looking, I love your checked cupcake wrappers!
Joan Hayes says
April 20, 2013 at 10:51 amThanks! I found the wrappers on clearance and had been waiting to use them for a special dessert. Cheesecake is always special!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
April 20, 2013 at 10:48 amLove 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 amThanks Lisa, still getting used to WP but cheesecake makes everything better!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
April 20, 2013 at 11:10 amThese are too cute, perfect for a cheesecake fix!
Joan Hayes says
April 21, 2013 at 12:09 pmThanks Laura!
Patty says
April 20, 2013 at 12:24 pmVery pretty and Springy Joan!!! Love the mini check cupcake liners and, of course, all your berries 😉
Suzanne says
April 21, 2013 at 10:54 pmI love everything about these little cheesecakes 🙂
Joan Hayes says
April 22, 2013 at 9:46 pmThanks Suzanne!
Shannon @ Searching For Dessert says
April 22, 2013 at 11:46 amI 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 pmShannon, these are definitely healthy! 😉
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
April 22, 2013 at 12:14 pmCheesecake is my favorite dessert ad these would be perfect for a Memorial day party!
Joan Hayes says
April 22, 2013 at 9:42 pmCheesecake is one of my many downfalls Roxana!
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says
April 22, 2013 at 1:23 pmYUMMY! Bookmarking this so that I can surprise my family with some tasty mini cheesecakes 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
April 22, 2013 at 2:59 pmThese are so pretty Joan!
Jessie says
April 22, 2013 at 8:38 pmOh 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 pmThanks Jessie, it is hard to eat just one!
Jen says
April 22, 2013 at 9:11 pmJust 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 pmJust 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!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
April 24, 2013 at 5:32 pmoh these look wonderful and I love how fresh and summery they are!Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Lora @cakeduchess says
April 24, 2013 at 10:12 pmSuch cute cupcake wrappers. Nothing like mini sweets…especially cheesecake. A very spring cheesecake idea:)
Joan Hayes says
April 24, 2013 at 10:40 pmThanks Lora!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
April 25, 2013 at 4:05 pmLove the lemon and berries for the spring!
Tonia@thegunnysack says
April 25, 2013 at 4:56 pmSo, 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 pmThanks Tonia, I love adding berries, just brightens up any dessert!
Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
April 25, 2013 at 8:24 pmThese 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
April 25, 2013 at 10:42 pmVery cute looking and yummy dessert!
Joan Hayes says
April 25, 2013 at 11:36 pmThanks!
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
April 27, 2013 at 5:20 pmThanks 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!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
April 28, 2013 at 1:16 pmHooray 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
April 28, 2013 at 1:26 pmBeautiful! Just the perfect size too! thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Laura says
April 29, 2013 at 5:18 pmYumm! 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 pmThanks Laura!
Sandy says
May 31, 2013 at 7:50 pmMy 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
June 25, 2013 at 12:20 pmMini Muffin LIners or the regular sized?
Joan Hayes says
June 25, 2013 at 8:12 pmJennifer, these are regular sized muffin cups.
jennifer says
June 26, 2013 at 11:40 amthanks! 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
August 15, 2013 at 5:24 pmHi! 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 pmHi 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 pmThank you so much! I’ll freeze them and let you know the results!
Lisa says
February 19, 2014 at 4:24 pmI 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!