Best Ever Mini Cheesecakes

A mini cheesecake recipe using graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling.

prep time: 15 minutes

cook time: 15 minutes

total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

for the crust:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp butter melted

for the cheesecakes:

• 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 21 oz cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Place paper cupcake liners into muffin cups. In a small bowl, stir together crust ingredients. Evenly divide mixture among the 12 muffin cups, about 1 tablespoon in each. Using the bottom of a spice jar, press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over crusts.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 – 17 minutes or until just set in the middles, do not overbake. Allow cheesecakes to cool. Serve topped with cherry pie filling.