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Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes, a perfect individual dessert featuring a crunchy vanilla wafer base topped with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling and finished with sweet cherry pie filling. These easy-to-make cupcakes bake quickly and serve as an ideal treat for gatherings or any time you crave a classic dessert in a convenient, single-serve format.

Ingredients

Base

  • 20 cupcake liners
  • 20 vanilla wafers

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 21 ounce can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare cupcake pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 20-cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Place one vanilla wafer flat side down in the bottom of each liner to create the crust base.
  2. Beat the cream cheese: In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky cheesecake texture.
  3. Add remaining filling ingredients: To the cream cheese, add the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will create a smooth and airy filling.
  4. Fill cupcake liners: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each cupcake liner, filling about 3/4 full to allow room for baking expansion.
  5. Bake the cupcakes: Place the cupcake pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheesecakes are set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them creamy.
  6. Cool and add topping: Remove the mini cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool at room temperature. Once cooled, top each cupcake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling to finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute vanilla wafers with graham crackers for a slightly different flavor.
  • For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Chill the cheesecakes for an hour before serving for a firmer texture.
  • Try different pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.
  • Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to ensure the filling becomes fluffy and light.

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