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Mix 'n Match Mini Cheesecakes
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| Servings: Makes 4 (4 1/2 inch) mini cheesecakes |
| Comments: I have received so many emails asking me about how to bake a cheesecake in a mini (4 1/2-inch) springform pan, and at what temperature you bake the 4 1/2-inch cheesecakes and for what amount of time. I finally found a great recipe from Kraft Foods for mini cheesecakes (not the type you make in muffin liners or cups with a vanilla wafer as a crust), but actual small size cheesecakes that are just like their larger versions except made in smaller springform pans. This recipe also gives "Stir In" ideas for making the cheesecakes. I hope this recipe helps all of you who have been asking for recipes for these delightful little cheesecakes. |
Ingredients:  1 cup graham cracker crumbs, (chocolate graham cracker crumbs, or chocolate wafer cookie crumbs may also be used) 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 3 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs Stir-In Ideas *(See Tips below) |
| Instructions: Mix crumbs, the 3 tbsp. sugar and butter; press scant 1/3 cup crumb mixture onto bottom of each of 4 mini (4-1/2-inch) springform pans. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 7 minutes. Mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour 1/4 of the batter (about 1 cup) into each of 4 bowls. If desired, add one of the Stir-In Ideas to each bowl of batter, mixing Ideas as desired. Pour over crusts. Place pans on cookie sheet. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until centers are almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rims of pans to loosen cakes; cool before removing rims of pans. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Topping Ideas Fresh fruits, such as strawberry halves, slices of kiwi, whole raspberries, sliced peaches, or chocolate curls can be placed in the middle of cheesecakes for garnish before serving. Makes 4 (4 1/2-inch) mini cheesecakes. Tips: STIR-IN IDEAS For each 1/4 portion of batter, stir in one of the following: APPLE PIE MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon; pour over crust. Bake as directed. Top cheesecake with combined 1/2 cup warmed apple pie filling and 1/2 tsp. brown sugar. NEW YORK MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 1/4 cup Sour Cream and 1 tbsp. flour. CHOCOLATE CHUNK MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 1/4 cup Milk Chocolate Chunks. CITRUS MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 1 tsp. lemon, orange or lime juice; 1 tsp. flour and 1/4 tsp. grated lemon, orange or lime peel. S'MORES MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 3 tbsp. Milk Chocolate Chunks; pour over crust. Top with 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows and 1 tbsp. broken graham crackers. COOKIES AND CREAM MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cookies, such as Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies or Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies. CHOCOLATE ROYALE MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted. PEANUT BUTTER MINI CHEESECAKE Stir in 2 tbsp. peanut butter and 1 tbsp. milk. MOCHA MINI CHEESECAKE Mix 1 tsp. instant coffee granules with 2 tsp. hot water. Stir into batter along with 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted. |
| Source: Kraft Foods |
| Date: Novwmber 24, 2003 |
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Reviewer: Kate Jackson
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Just delicious! I made each one with a different stir-in and cut each cake into quarters so everyone could sample a variety. My friends loved them!
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Just delicious! I made each one with a different stir-in and cut each cake into quarters so everyone could sample a variety. My friends loved them!
Reviewer: Olivia Byrne
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Thank you so much! I've been searching for a recipe for mini cheesecakes for ages to use in my GCSE work. They turned out brilliantly and got me the A* I wanted!
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Thank you so much! I've been searching for a recipe for mini cheesecakes for ages to use in my GCSE work. They turned out brilliantly and got me the A* I wanted!
Reviewer: Charlotte Jackson
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Totally rad man! Loved them
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Totally rad man! Loved them
Reviewer: sandi beenken
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I was trying to find a recipe to make heart shaped mini cheesecakes in springform pans, and this recipe was perfect. Thank You!
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I was trying to find a recipe to make heart shaped mini cheesecakes in springform pans, and this recipe was perfect. Thank You!
Reviewer: robyn williams
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I'm very happy now. I needed to make a dessert which included chocolate and fruit for my gcse practicals and this is just the thing. Thank you again.
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I'm very happy now. I needed to make a dessert which included chocolate and fruit for my gcse practicals and this is just the thing. Thank you again.
Reviewer: Karla Lemon
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They are so great when you want to make a sweet snack, but am aware of how many calories are in a huge cheesecake. They're also great sizes to make a lot of them and pass around the neighborhood.
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They are so great when you want to make a sweet snack, but am aware of how many calories are in a huge cheesecake. They're also great sizes to make a lot of them and pass around the neighborhood.
Reviewer: Deb Cichon
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I can't thank you enough for the recipes for these cheescakes. They will make a great addition to my sweet table for Mother's Day.
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I can't thank you enough for the recipes for these cheescakes. They will make a great addition to my sweet table for Mother's Day.
Reviewer: Tina Santa Cruz
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you so so much! I've had my pans for 3 years and had no idea how to make them!
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Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you so so much! I've had my pans for 3 years and had no idea how to make them!
Reviewer: joanie burnside
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The recipes look wonderful, but I'm trying to find something for an individual springform tube pan...like individual angel food cakes? Are there any recipes out there?
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The recipes look wonderful, but I'm trying to find something for an individual springform tube pan...like individual angel food cakes? Are there any recipes out there?
Reviewer: vanessa
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ty so much i just got the pans and didn't know how to make small cheese cake i am very good at big ones but i want to master small ones lol i burned my finger on the print trying to print the recipe lol don't even ask just NEVER STICK YOUR FINGERS IN THE PRINT WHEN IT SAYS PRINTER JAM!!!! i learned my lesson tonight it hurts like a 3rd degree burn lol anyways ty ty so much:)
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ty so much i just got the pans and didn't know how to make small cheese cake i am very good at big ones but i want to master small ones lol i burned my finger on the print trying to print the recipe lol don't even ask just NEVER STICK YOUR FINGERS IN THE PRINT WHEN IT SAYS PRINTER JAM!!!! i learned my lesson tonight it hurts like a 3rd degree burn lol anyways ty ty so much:)
Reviewer: Ivori
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I was searching EVERYWHERE for a mini-cheesecake recipe, and this was a God-send. Thank You!
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I was searching EVERYWHERE for a mini-cheesecake recipe, and this was a God-send. Thank You!
Reviewer: Meghan
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I was looking for a recipe for my tiny pans. I made it New York Style, and it definitely tastes delicious. I baked all 4, and two turned out ok. There was some definite cracking, but not too bad. Then the other two blew up really far, cracked, and then fell. I make cheesecakes a lot. I made sure to tap them to get the bubbles out. Why did this happen? It's so frustrating!
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I was looking for a recipe for my tiny pans. I made it New York Style, and it definitely tastes delicious. I baked all 4, and two turned out ok. There was some definite cracking, but not too bad. Then the other two blew up really far, cracked, and then fell. I make cheesecakes a lot. I made sure to tap them to get the bubbles out. Why did this happen? It's so frustrating!
Reviewer: Amanda L. Maus
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This is my very first time making cheesecake. I have had these 4" springform pans for years, waiting for a perfect cheesecake recipe. The consistency and taste was excellent! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
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This is my very first time making cheesecake. I have had these 4" springform pans for years, waiting for a perfect cheesecake recipe. The consistency and taste was excellent! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
Reviewer: STEPH
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Made Oreo cookie cheesecakes. Drizzled chocolate syrup across the top with a dash of whip cream. SO good! Tastes best served when chilled overnight.
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Made Oreo cookie cheesecakes. Drizzled chocolate syrup across the top with a dash of whip cream. SO good! Tastes best served when chilled overnight.
Reviewer: AA
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Awesome recipe. I was wondering if you had a good pumpkin mix in for the halloween season?
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Awesome recipe. I was wondering if you had a good pumpkin mix in for the halloween season?
Reviewer: Linda Throckmorton
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THANK YOU!!! I just bought mini pans and needed to know how long to bake them, etc...this helps so much!!
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THANK YOU!!! I just bought mini pans and needed to know how long to bake them, etc...this helps so much!!
Reviewer: Keayra McDowell
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The reason that cheesecakes crack and fall is because when you bake cheesecake, you need to fill the sheet pan it is being baked on with water and make sure that you continuously check and refill the water, it will keep enough moisture in the oven to prevent cracking,,,also if you put an empy sheet pan on the rack above the cheesecakes it will help keep the tops from becoming dark and unattractive,,,,good recipe though :)
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The reason that cheesecakes crack and fall is because when you bake cheesecake, you need to fill the sheet pan it is being baked on with water and make sure that you continuously check and refill the water, it will keep enough moisture in the oven to prevent cracking,,,also if you put an empy sheet pan on the rack above the cheesecakes it will help keep the tops from becoming dark and unattractive,,,,good recipe though :)
Reviewer: Sharon
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Standard recipe but excellent in the mini cheesecake springform pans. I didn't have a bake time when I bought the pans so this recipe really helped. Thanks
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Standard recipe but excellent in the mini cheesecake springform pans. I didn't have a bake time when I bought the pans so this recipe really helped. Thanks
Reviewer: Lora
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Thanks for the recipe. I only wanted one small cheesecake (perfect size for romantic dinner dessert) so I made 1/3 of the recipe and swirled in boysenberry preserves. Be sure to put the cheesecake pans in a baking dish with water in it. It bakes more evenly, and provides moisture in the oven.
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Thanks for the recipe. I only wanted one small cheesecake (perfect size for romantic dinner dessert) so I made 1/3 of the recipe and swirled in boysenberry preserves. Be sure to put the cheesecake pans in a baking dish with water in it. It bakes more evenly, and provides moisture in the oven.
Reviewer: Pam
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These are terrific. Does anyone know if you can freeze them?
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These are terrific. Does anyone know if you can freeze them?
Reviewer: Diane
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These cheesecakes are great!! I make all the varieties and then I make one large plain(with no crust). I can't seem to make them fast enough,I make 8 at a time, everyone enjoys them , thanks for the recipe.
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These cheesecakes are great!! I make all the varieties and then I make one large plain(with no crust). I can't seem to make them fast enough,I make 8 at a time, everyone enjoys them , thanks for the recipe.
Reviewer: JoeyPak
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Reviewer: 2thepopcorngirl
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I am a professional caterer who does a lot of cheesecake varieties. I just bought 8 of the 4 1/2" pans and knew the cook time would be lower, but I appreciate finding this information on your site to save me the experimenting. So thank you! I don't believe that it is necessary to put your cheesecakes in a water bath, but if you do, remember to put a double thickness of aluminum foil around the bottom and sides of your springform pan to prevent water getting into your cheesecake and making it soggy. Also, cracks are characteristic of a cheesecake, so they are not terrible to have. They usually "close" upon cooling and if you are bothered by them, then use a topping of sorts or try the water bath. For me it's always been a "hit'n miss". Thank you again for your information. ~ Jan~
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I am a professional caterer who does a lot of cheesecake varieties. I just bought 8 of the 4 1/2" pans and knew the cook time would be lower, but I appreciate finding this information on your site to save me the experimenting. So thank you! I don't believe that it is necessary to put your cheesecakes in a water bath, but if you do, remember to put a double thickness of aluminum foil around the bottom and sides of your springform pan to prevent water getting into your cheesecake and making it soggy. Also, cracks are characteristic of a cheesecake, so they are not terrible to have. They usually "close" upon cooling and if you are bothered by them, then use a topping of sorts or try the water bath. For me it's always been a "hit'n miss". Thank you again for your information. ~ Jan~
Reviewer: lance
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i love the taste its a very good taste
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i love the taste its a very good taste
Reviewer: melissa
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Cakes turned out fantastic, I haven't tasted them yet but they look great just out of the oven. No cracks. I used vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. My only complaint was that the butter form crusts leaked quite a bit. User error?
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Cakes turned out fantastic, I haven't tasted them yet but they look great just out of the oven. No cracks. I used vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. My only complaint was that the butter form crusts leaked quite a bit. User error?
Reviewer: Brandy
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Best cheesecake ever, Simple and delicious.
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Best cheesecake ever, Simple and delicious.
Reviewer: steve
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Wonderful! Easy, but impressive.
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Wonderful! Easy, but impressive.
Reviewer: Alice Hall
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I am under the impression that the reason that a cheesecake cracks is that the cake sticks to the sides of the pan. I have seen some programs that say to butter the sides of the pan. I have also heard that if if run a knife around the edge of the pan within a couple of minutes of taking them out of the oven will also help. Hope this was helpful.
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I am under the impression that the reason that a cheesecake cracks is that the cake sticks to the sides of the pan. I have seen some programs that say to butter the sides of the pan. I have also heard that if if run a knife around the edge of the pan within a couple of minutes of taking them out of the oven will also help. Hope this was helpful.
Reviewer: Guion Leach
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I was looking for how to cook the 4 inch cakes! Soooo glad to find the stir-ins as well. Thank you so much! Can't wait to have time to come back to the "More Recipes in this Section" down below on your site.
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I was looking for how to cook the 4 inch cakes! Soooo glad to find the stir-ins as well. Thank you so much! Can't wait to have time to come back to the "More Recipes in this Section" down below on your site.
Reviewer: Donna
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I was looking for recipe for mini cheese cakes. This was the only recipe I found for my 4" spring form pans. All I found was for mini cup cake tins. Thanks for the recipe
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I was looking for recipe for mini cheese cakes. This was the only recipe I found for my 4" spring form pans. All I found was for mini cup cake tins. Thanks for the recipe