Mini Cheesecakes, A Decadent Bite Of Deliciousness are the perfect way to end a meal or the year, in fact. With New Year’s Eve in a matter of days, I thought it might be nice to share a recipe for something sweet for your holiday celebrations.
These single serving versions of a classic creamy and rich cheesecake with a sour cream topping are delicious little bites which can be served plain or garnished with toppings of your choice. They are a quick and easy dessert that can be made ahead of time and they freeze well. That makes them ideal for serving at your New Year’s Eve gathering or just grabbing one for yourself as an indulgent little treat.
My mother used to make these mini cheesecakes with their sour cream topping for the holidays and they were always the dessert she was requested to bring to social gatherings. She made hers with a vanilla wafer as the base for the cheesecakes and served them plain. I think she would like how I’ve tweaked her recipe and the way I’ve garnished them…one with a sweet cherry sauce, another with dark chocolate sauce topped with a milk chocolate and pecan praline and the last drizzled with a salted caramel sauce topped with a caramel pecan.
Mini Cheesecakes With Sour Cream Topping
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
Makes 12
- 1 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1 c. gingersnap crumbs
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
Place the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl and stir until well combined. Line a 12 cup muffin and cupcake pan with foil liners. Place a heaping tablespoon of crumbs into each liner and press firmly into place with a small glass or the back of a spoon.
- 2 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 eggs (large)
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Place the softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer at medium speed. Scrape down the sides often and beat until smooth and creamy. Spoon mixture into the foil cups, about 3/4 full. (Do not over fill or you won’t have room for the topping. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes until the cheesecakes puff up but still have a little jiggle then remove from the oven but do not turn it off. (The tops may be cracked and will deflate as they cool but that is OK).
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Mix the sour cream, sugar and vanilla until it is well combined. Spoon about a tablespoon of the sour cream mixture on top of each partially baked cheesecake and smooth to the edges. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes more until the topping is set. Cool, then remove from the pan and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until well chilled. Remove the foil liners, garnish, if desired and serve.
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I do hope you get a chance to try these mini cheesecakes and if you decide to serve them to your friends, I believe you will receive rave reviews as my mother did and I now do. They are the perfect size for when you want just a little something sweet. Enjoy!
As the year comes to an end, I’m reminded that when people gather together at midnight on New Year’s Eve and sing Auld Lang Syne, the song of friendship, they pledge that whatever may change in their lives, that old friends will not be forgotten. With that thought in mind, I want to take this time to thank each of you who have enriched my life through your friendship and I hope you will continue to visit Back Road Journal in 2017. I wish you a new year that is filled with peace, happiness and very good health.
I can’t wait to serve these to friends. It’s been ages since I’ve seen these around. And I love how you’ve fancied them up with your toppings. Kudos to you Karen for sharing this idea. And here’s wishing your 2017 is a Happy and delicious one. Hugs.
Thank you Lea Ann, I’m happy that you like the toppings. I do believe they do make the mini cheesecakes special.
These look beautiful and such a good idea to make the minis ones, not just for parties but at the end of a big meal when you fancy something a little sweet. I really enjoy your blog Karen so will definitely be back in 2017! A very happy new year to you and your family 🙂
Hi Kay, A big cheesecake will stay in our fridge forever. I love that you can freeze the mini ones for when you just want a bite of something sweet. Thank you for being such a loyal reader for so many years.
Oh yum! Happy New Year!
I’m glad you like them, Donna. 🙂
Lovely! I agree they are a perfect sweet to end the year enjoying. Wishing you all good things in the coming year.
Best,
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie, When decorated, I think they are perfect for a celebration.
Each one looks so delicious. I like to make these too and your presentation has given me great ideas for New Year’s. Thanks for sharing Karen and the best to you in 2017 🙂
Hi Judi, I’m happy to know that I have inspired you with the different toppings I used, thank you!
now on my to do list 🙂
I think you will like them Julie.
They look like those served in a fine gourmet restaurant, Karen. Have a safe and happy new year!
Thank you for your lovely compliment, Angie.
In general I am not a fan of cheesecake but I would make an exception for these cute little ones you created. I especially like the different toppings. Your blog is wonderful and I always enjoy reading it. Wishing you and your husband a happy and healthy 2017.
Hi Gerlinde, I feel the same way about most cheesecakes…maybe they are just too much of a good thing. These minis on the other hand are just right. Thank you for your compliment, I appreciate you following along.
I love mini cheesecakes, Karen! Beautiful presentations, as always. 🙂
Thank you for your compliment Amy, I’m glad you like these little cheesecakes.
that’s lovely and too cute to eat.. sweets are definitely part of the holiday celebration.. happy new year karen..
Thank you Elizz for your compliment. Knowing that I had more than just three, I didn’t have any trouble eating these. 😀
I’m salivating! These look so delicious! Happy New Year.
So glad you liked the cheesecakes, Ladyfi…thanks.
Look amazing and delicious!!! I love all in minis !!!
Happy New Year!!
Thank you Gloria, I appreciate your nice compliment because I know all the delicious desserts you create.
These are gorgeous, I’ve got to get these into my kitchen asap Karen! Perfect bite for the weekend festivities! Thank you and Happy New Year!
Jenna
Hi Jenna, I’m sure these would be a hit at your house and appreciate your nice compliment…thank you.
I have done graham cracker crusts and I have done ginger snap crusts………but never a tasty combo of both! I love the sound of it! YUM!! I am really going to try this very soon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your husband – I wish the finest of things for the coming year!!
Hi Kelli, I think the combo for the crust is a good one. I’m glad you like it the recipe…enjoy!
One of the best things about bite-size is that it encourages multiples. 🙂 … BTW – we had a Honey Ricotta Cheescake twice in December … a pleasant surprise and wonderfully light.
Hi Frank, My husband would agree with you, he can never eat just one of these mini cheesecakes. 😀
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and look forward to your posts in 2017!!
Hi Darlene, I’m glad that you like this mini version of cheesecake, thank you.
What a pretty and easy recipe. A keeper indeed! Wishing you and your family the best of everything for 2017.
Thank you Vicki, this recipe really is an easy one. I’m glad you like it.
Bite sized cheesecakes are very practical for the holidays. This way, you can try more flavours.
Hi Boleyn, I agree with you…when little, you can try several different flavors. 🙂
They really do look delicious … umm, reminds me, it’s lunch time!
Thank you Cecilia, they are definitely as good as they look.
That’s a perfect idea and they do look delicious 🙂
Hi Mad Dog, I’m glad you like my mini version of cheesecake, they really are very good. Thank you for your compliment.
Adorable! What a sweet idea… I may just have to try this! Mmm…
Thank you for your compliment Rachel, I do hope you give the mini cheesecakes a try.
Karen: Thank you for stopping by my blog. I’m equally happy to have discovered your blog, and I’m now following you via email. I’m intrigued by your travel posts, and will be exploring more of it this week, since I’m on vacation. Your little cheesecakes look mouthwatering! Perfect for New Year’s Eve. I’m afraid I’ve indulged a bit too much lately, so unfortunately, I’ll wait to make these, but I think these might also be great for a Spring tea party. Happy new year!
Thank you for your visit and lovely compliment Maria. How nice to know that you will be following my blog, that is much appreciated. I think the cheesecakes would make a very nice dessert to serve at a spring tea.
What a beautiful dessert! I would find it very hard to choose which topping I like more. Guess I’d have to try all! 🙂
I appreciate your nice compliment, Ronit. Yes…I did just that and had to give each a try. 🙂
Love cheesecake and these little minis are special. What an attractive dessert they make. No one can resist.
Thank you for your nice compliment Jovina. I do think they make a pretty little dessert.
What a delicious way to ring in the new year, Karen! I think your toppings look so elegant and delicious – just like a professional bakery. Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!
Thank you for your kind words Susan, they are much appreciated.
Yes to all the creative garnishes. GREG
Thank you Greg, yes…the garnishes really do dress them up and add to the deliciousness.
What lovely little cheesecakes! I think I am done with any baking for the year though, but a good thought for next year. 🙂
Hi Kathryn, I know where you are coming from. What I like about these mini cheesecakes are that they freeze so well and you can just take one out whenever you want a bite of something sweet.
It’s so pretty! I’m drooling AND reblogging!
Thank you for your visit and compliment Keri.
You had me at cheesecake, lol. They’re kind of my obsession! These are perfect little bites and such a lovely presentation!
Hi Jas, I’m happy to know that you like the little cheesecakes and thank you for your visit and nice compliment.
These bite sized morsels look like just the ticket. My dad loved cheese cake and every year on the anniversary of his death, 28th December, my eldest buys a slice from a European type cake shop and this creamy morsel with a cup of coffee in his memory. Maybe I’ll make these minis for him next year.
Is it like spreadable Philadelphia cream cheese or the white cheese that you use?
Hi Mary, I used two 8 oz. blocks of regular Philadelphia cream cheese in the recipe. I appreciate for your nice compliment and hope that your son will enjoy the mini cheesecakes.
These are so cute, love them all. I like portioned treats, makes it kind of guilt free hehehe. Wishing you a lovely year ahead full of happiness and success.
I agree with you about small bites like these mini cheesecakes. You definitely feel less guilty with a couple of bites rather than an entire slice of regular cheesecake. Thank you for your compliment.
My mother used to make mini cheesecakes with sour cream topping and a vanilla wafer as the base. I think they were in a cupcake wrapper. I know I would love the mixture of graham and gingersnap crumbs for the base. You have topped them beautifully. Happy New Year Karen!
Hi Deb, My mother’s cheesecakes were in a cupcake wrapper as well. I’m glad you like my version, thank you.
So cute! Hope you have a wonderful 2017, Karen.
Thank you for your compliment and wish Michelle. Let’s hope 2017 will be good to us all.
These look so elegant, Karen and that sour cream topping sounds amazing!! Best wishes and Happy New Year to you as well! Looking forward to your posts in 2017 🙂
I appreciate your lovely compliment Marcelle, thank you very much.
Mmm, they look very good Karen. A lovely idea making individual ones and freezing them in advance.
Hi Cathy, I do like that these mini cheesecakes freeze so well. I’m glad you like them, thank you.
These are the perfect size Karen!! I hope you have a wonderful new years and may 2017 be a wonderful year 🙂
Hi Lorraine, Yes, I think they make a nice size dessert…just a couple of bites.
I’m not a fan of cheesecake, I mostly eat it if there’s no other choice, but I love making cheesecake for other peopel :-). Your mini cakes look really good, and I think they would make nice gifts as well.
Happy New Year, Karen!
Hi Kiki, I’ve never been a fan of regular cheesecake either but these mini versions are light and just the right size for a bite of something sweet.
Perfect little gems, Karen. And I love the different toppings. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your nice compliment Barbara, I’m glad you like the mini cheesecakes and their toppings.
I love cheesecake—and I especially love the idea of making individual cheesecake-lets, with all sorts of different toppings. Brilliant idea!
Hi Frank, What is nice about the mini cheesecakes is that you can have a couple different ones and they are still less than a single slice of regular cheesecake. 😀 Thanks for your nice compliment.
Hi Karen – these mini cheesecakes look amazing. I have a recipe for a cheesecake that uses a sour cream topping. It’s so delicious! I’ll definitely have to try these minis. Happy New Year!
Thank you Allie for your visit and nice compliment. I agree that the sour cream really does add to the flavor. I hope you will enjoy this version.
I wish I was close enough to devour a few of your sweet little cheesecakes. The alternative is to send hope for many more of your tasties in 2017.
Hi Linda, If you are ever in our area of Florida, I’ll be sure to make you some. Thank you as always for your nice compliment. 🙂
Great idea and they look awesome. Happy New Year Karen
Hi Larry, They are definitely as good as they look…thanks.
Oh man, you had me at cheesecake here, Karen! I love cheesecake…it seriously is my favorite dessert of all time. And these mini versions are perfect for New Year’s Eve snacking! I love the way you’ve garnished them. Forget going out to eat…I just need a batch of these here at home. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year’s, and here’s to 2017, my friend!
Hi David, It sounds like these little mini cheesecakes are right up your alley. 🙂 Thank you for your nice compliment and wish.
Karen, my mother loved making individual desserts and would’ve loved these, especially because she could have decorated them lots of different ways. Perfect for me because I could do chocolate toppings for other people and not have to have chocolate on mine!
Hi Jean, I’m glad to know that you like the recipe and how they are decorated. Thank you for your lovely compliment.
Ohh, I love the different toppings you added. We can really let our imaginations go wild with ideas! Also, great idea to freeze for when you want a sweet treat or to serve for guests that swing by! Happy New Year, Karen!
Thank you Sandra, The toppings are only limited by your imagination for these mimi cheesecakes. Yes, they freeze well and take very little time to defrost. Perfect when you have last minutes guests for dinner.
Peace, happiness and good health to you too! These cheesecakes look divine! 😄
Thank you for your nice wish and compliment Julie.
Oh my but these are not only gorgeous to look at but look and sound delicious. I LOVE cheesecake, and my husband can’t stand it. If we lived closer, I’d take an order to go and do some weeding or pruning for you in exchange. 🙂 Happy New Year!
I appreciate your lovely compliment Judy. I’d definitely take your offer for some help in the garden for some of my cheesecakes. 😀
Those cheese cakes look super delicious, Karen. Have a wonderful end to 2016 and a happy new year.
Thank you Helen, the cheesecakes really are as good as they look.
Great to hear, Karen.
Beautiful. I’ve been reading your mind! Actually, I noticed a photo for mini cheesecakes a couple of nights ago, and thought of changing an existing recipe of mine to suit (which isn’t baked). I’m intrigued by your use of the sour cream dressing on top. That seems to be a very clever idea for baked cheesecake. What is a bit of a shame is that I can’t get tinfoil liners. I’ll have to use dessert rings instead.
– Anyway, Happy New Year (even though I’ve wished you that through our last comments)!
Thank you Johnny, I’m happy that you like the mini cheesecakes. Yes, the sour cream really does add to the flavor. Let me know if you make something similar, I’d like to see your version.
These mini cheesecakes are so pretty! I love the toppings you used on these!
Hi Nancy, I’m happy to know that you like how I decorated the cheesecakes, thank you. It was fun having several different toppings for them.
Looks absolutely delicious! Fun fact: Cheesecake is my favourite cake. This is making me real hungry!
Hi Rose, Thank you for your visit and your lovely compliment.
Happy New Year Karen. These are such decadent treats, I can’t wait to make the minis from your recipe. I have only made a large cheesecake, but these look so festive. Thanks for all your recipes all year.
I appreciate your lovely compliment Donna, thank you very much. I hope you will enjoy the cheesecakes as much as we did.
My son LOVES cheesecake! In fact, he made his first the other day (he’s 12). I’ll definitely share this with him and see if he’d like to try and make these to compliment his bite-size preference!
Thank you for your visit Bridgette, I’m happy you like the recipe. I hope your son will as well.
Just finished a big plate of pasta so I’ll have to let that settle, but as they’re only bite size, Karen…. Happy 2017! 🙂
Hi Jo, Yes a tiny bite of something sweet is the perfect size after a big meal.
mmm. . . These mini-cheesecakes look incredible. They look very modern. I was surprised when I read that your mother made them years ago. She was ahead of her time. Happy New Year!
Hi Sheryl, Yes…the mini cheesecakes made with a vanilla wafer were very popular and my mother made them often. I think she would have liked my version.
I love mini cheesecakes Karen. Seems like a much saner size! Yours are beautiful!
Thank you for your visit and lovely compliment Inger, it is much appreciated.
Oh what an incredible and most delectable looking cheesecakes. You have a new follower and friend. Just ❤ ❤ ❤ them
I appreciate your kind words Esmé and look forward to your visits. Thank you!
Karen, just wondering, would you like to particiapte in our Share and Inspire Others! Recipe Exchange? Check out: https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/january-2017-share-and-inspire-others/ and hopefully I will see your email shortly.
Thank you for the invitation, Esmé. I’ll check it out.
Great, hope you will able to participate – it’s great fun and we all win in this Exchange
These look so good Karen! Wishing you all the best for 2017!
Thank you Tandy, my friends and husband really did enjoy the mini cheesecakes.
Happy New Year 2017 to you. I love a good cheesecake. And these mini ones are making me drool. I am so up for these decadent bites of deliciousness.
Hi Anu, I’m happy to know that you like the looks of these little cheesecakes and yes, they are delicious.
These mini cheesecakes are adorable! I love having a dessert all to myself 🙂
I’m happy to know you like them Laura. Yes, I’m with you about individual desserts.
Happy New Year!!! These little cheesecakes look like they would make for a very happy mouth. 🙂 They look easy too. Thanks for posting! Wishing you a great 2017!
Hi MJ, Yes, that is a good description…a happy mouth indeed. They really are an easy dessert to make, I’m glad you like them. Thank you.
Oh goodness are you a tease with those pictures! (I just had my first real food in a week after a mean bug and those just look like heaven…)
Hi Plumdirt, I do hope you are feeling much better…I’m sorry to hear about that mean bug. I’m happy to know that these look good to you, perhaps you can give them a try when your feeling good.
Much better! Banana muffins in the oven as I type. These are on my list soon.
So happy to hear you are better. 🙂
They are totally delicious visually.
Thank you for your lovely compliment Suzanne as I know all the beautiful desserts that you have made. I do know that you are limited to what you can eat but I’m sure you have something equally as good. 🙂
These would be perfect for book club! I have silicone cupcake/muffin pan liners that would work great for this recipe, I think!
Thank you Kat, I think you would get lots of compliments if you made these, everyone seems to love them.
What a beautiful little treat Karen, I just love personal desserts and I love the way you decorated each one uniquely. Happy New Year to you, I wish you all the best for 2017.
Thank you for your compliment Eva. I know you like small portions so I do think you would enjoy these.
My mom would make these, too! We loved them! Your toppings are all so enticing—I’d want a bite of each!
Hi Liz, It seems that a few of us grew up with these little desserts. I think my mother would approve of the toppings but her plain ones were good too. 🙂
Such a perfect New Year’s post, Karen! Lovely deliciousness with family memories and well wishes for everyone.
Thoroughly enjoyed this and cheesecake is a favourite indulgence of mine.
Happy New Year!
I appreciate your kind words, thank you very much Robyn. I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the post.
Happy New Year Karen! We were looking for something different to make for dessert, and since I haven’t made a cheesecake in ages, this will definitely fit the bill! I love the individual idea, which I don’t usually do. Thank you! 🙂 Dana
Hi Dana, I’m happy to know that you like the recipe. I hope your family will enjoy the mini cheesecakes. Enjoy.
I’ve pinned your recipe in my “Recipes I’m going to try” board! Love the look and the flavors of your mini cheesecakes! Thank for sharing! Happy New Year!
Hi Nicoletta, I appreciate your lovely compliment and pin. I hope you will enjoy the mini cheesecakes. Thank you for your visit.
These are perfect for holiday parties! I love how they look decorated and such a pretty presentation. Than for sharing your recipe, I will copy it try it next time I have a big group. Love mini cheesecakes!
Happy New Year sweet friend…………..
Hi Emily, I appreciate your wish and lovely compliment. These are a perfect dessert for a party because they can be made in advance. I hope you and your friends will enjoy them.
What a great idea. I see a mini cheesecake dessert buffet bar in my future. Happy New Year!
Hi Debra, I think a dessert bar featuring mini cheesecakes would be a great idea. 😀
Hi Karen, your presentation is gorgeous, so wonderful that you are using your mom’s recipe and made it even more special. Love recipes with stories. Happy New Year to you and your husband!!
I appreciate your kind words Cheri, thank you so much for your lovely wish and compliment.
These sound fabulous and I bet they look great on a dessert table! Thank you, Karen!
Jane x
Thank you for the compliment Jane. Yes, they would make a very nice addition at a party dessert table.
I have a special place in my heart for any dessert that can be frozen, thawed, and served later. Thanks so much for the recipe. They look delicious.
Hi Jeff, I totally agree with you…especially when you are entertaining. I’m glad you like the mini cheesecakes, thank you for your nice compliment.
These are adorable!!!
Thank you Mary, I think they did turn out cute. 🙂
Love these mini cheesecakes and all the toppings. So sweet that you tweaked your Mom’s recipe too. Happy 2017!!! 🙂
I’m happy to know that you like the cheesecakes Karrie. I do think my mother would have enjoyed my version.
These are gorgeous Karen — and just the right size this time of year when you don’t want to over indulge. Wishing I had one with a mug of tea right now! Happy blessed New Year ahead to you as well… xo
Thank you for your lovely compliment Rhonda. I really do like the small size, you are not tempted to eat too much that way.
Hey Karen– that’s true, unless you’re like me and just want to pop one in my mouth every time I pass through the kitchen! They are adorable!! xox
I’m craving for this deliciousness now, and it is late 😀 😀 😀
Thanks for sharing the recipe
I appreciate your stopping by for a visit Zorica and your nice compliment. I’m glad you like the recipe, thank you.
so yummy!! for a long time i didn’t bake cheesecake.. now I think I need bake one.. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by Krishna and your nice compliment. I think you would enjoy these mini cheesecakes.
This is my kind of portion controlled treat – not to mention they look delicious. I love the gingersnap in the crust! I want to let you know that I’m going to be moving on from blogging and wish you all the best in the future. I’ll be watching your adventures from the sidelines from now on, but you can bet I’ll be following. ~Kristi
Hi Kristi, I’ll miss stopping by your blog but hope to see you here from time to time. I do think the gingersnaps add a lot of flavor to these little treats…I’m glad you like the recipe.
That leaves me drooling. They look delicious!
Hi Liz, The mini cheesecakes were as good as they look…everyone loved them. Thank you for your nice compliment.
I am saving your recipe…I love cheesecake and the minis look perfect!
Hi Pam, I do hope you will enjoy my mini version of cheesecake. Thank you for your compliment.
I love the gingersnaps in the crust – I bet your mother would approve. They look beautiful and delicious.
Hi Pam, I do think my mother would have enjoyed my version of her recipe, especially with the gingersnap crust. Thank you for your nice compliment.
Love cheesecake! Can never get enough of it. Any kind, any flavor, any shape, any size. Have I mentioned I love cheesecake? 🙂 Happy New Year!
Hi John, You sound just like my husband…he tried all the different flavors and loved them. 😀
Oh my! I love the look and the flavors you have going on here! Happy New Year!
Hi Annie, I’m glad you like the look of these little mini cheesecakes…thank you. It was fun making different toppings to please everyone’s taste at our dinner party.
Mini cheesecakes are my very favorite, and I love each and every one of these flavors!
Hi Marcie, I’m glad you like the different topping I added to the mini cheesecakes. Thank you.
These are gorgeous, Karen! I love cheesecake and the mini ones are so fun! Can’t wait to make them for my family!
Thank you for your nice compliment Alyssa. I do hope your family will enjoy my mini version of cheesecake.
Oh but these would have come in handy a few weeks ago! I think I’ll bookmark this recipe for the future, however, as these would be spectacular little desserts for any occasion. You garnished them beautifully, Karen. i almost always pass on a big slice of cheesecake as it is often just too rich for me, but a bite? I’d always love that! I hope it is a very happy new year for you and your family. Peace.
Hi Debra, I agree with you about a regular slice of cheesecake being very rich and filling. I think you would enjoy this mini version. They are especially nice when entertaining as they can be made ahead. Thank you for your wish and compliment.
these look very cute and tasty karen. yum!
Hi Sherry, I’m glad that you like my mini version of cheesecake. Thank you for your visit and compliment.
All of these luscious little cakes look amazing, Karen, but I’m going to pick the one in the middle. Perfect Pecan Praline! Happy New Year and I wish all good things for you in the year ahead!
Hi Anne, I’m partial to pecans so I think you made a nice choice although I do have to say the other versions were great too. 🙂 Thank you for your lovely compliment.
They look almost too pretty to eat 🙂 Mini cakes are such a fun idea. Hope you had a lovely Christmas break and all the best for 2017!
Hi Miriam, I kind of thought so too but nobody seemed to have a problem eating them at my dinner party. 😀 I appreciate your nice compliment, thank you.
These are so pretty! Love mini desserts!!
Thank you for your nice compliment, Kelly.
Happy New Year!! I adore anything mini and I can never resist a cheesecake, so these are totally calling my name! I’ll take 4. 😉 Cheers!
Hi Cheyanne, The nice thing about these mini versions of cheesecake is that you CAN eat 4 if you are so inclined. 😀
Happy New Year, Karen! You know, my favorite part of cheesecake has always been the sour cream topping! These look scrumptious!
Hi David, I do think the sour cream adds a nice flavor to cheesecake…I’m glad you like my version, thanks.
Perfect looking cheesecakes. Happy New Year!
Thank you for your visit and nice compliment Adina.
Oh My Heart… I don’t know anything I like anymore than cheesecake… And those are truly the perfect size…. YUM…
Happy New Years.
Hugs,
Betsy
Hi Betsy, I do agree with you…I love the size of the cheesecakes. That way you can have a taste of more than one flavor.
Thanks Karen and a very happy wonderful year ahead to you!. I love cheesecake and the thought of having a whole one to myself makes me very happy indeed. Thanks for your comments through the year and happy travels this year too!
Thank you for your kind words Tania, I’m always happy to stop by your blog and I’m glad that you have been such a loyal reader of mine.
It was so nice to see your comment on my blog Karen. Happy New Year to you!
Little cheesecakes are so elegant and the perfect little morsel of goodness. I love the addition of the ginger snaps. I’m sure they add a nice pop of flavor and crunch.
xxx
Hi Doreen, The pleasure was all mine, you have a lovely blog. I do think the gingersnaps are a nice addition to the crust just for the reason you gave. Thank you for your visit and nice compliment.
These are perfect little, guilt free bites! I have no doubt! I would love the decorating part…however this might cause guests to have more than one! Happy New Year Karen!
I totally agree with you Abbe, I love this size dessert. You are right, I do know that the toppings did encourage those at my table to have more than one. 😀
Yum, yum. Thank You for this recipe. All the best for 2017.
Thank you Sartenada, I’m glad you like the recipe.
I have a minor reputation for making good cheesecakes and have often thought of a cheesecake lesson with my 11 year old cooking student but rejected it because of time constraints. And although the vanilla wafer “crusts” are fine, I’d rather make a real crust. (Love the gingersnap crumb addition.) So my little guy will be thrilled next time when we make these and he can wow his classmates with his perfectly sized treats the next day. Thanks for paving the way, Karen.
And accept my best wishes for a happy, healthy and all-that-you- want new year.
Hi Rosemary, I’m sure your little cooking friend would be very popular in his class if he brought in his own mini cheesecakes for his classmates to try. You are so sweet the way you have taught him to cook. I know you are creating memories that he will never forget. I do hope this will be a healthy year for you…I think of you often.
I made these yesterday Karen, and omg, so easy and so delicious! I haven’t even garnished them yet, but I had to try a plain one last night, and it was soooo good! Thanks for sharing this recipe which is bound to be a new family favorite!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna, I so appreciate your taking the time to let me know that you made and enjoyed the mini cheesecakes. I grew up eating the plain ones but the toppings do make they special. I also want to thank you for sharing a link to this recipe on your blog, it is much appreciated.
bonne année et une excellente santé, Karen! friendly thoughts, Mélanie Bedos-Nicolas
Merci pour votre aimable souhait, Mélanie.
Your mini cheesecakes look so delicious! My oldest son always requests a “Reeses” cheesecake for his birthday which comes right after Christmas so I am constantly trying to find new ways to make his cheesecake fun and different.
Thank you for the nice compliment Jan. Oh yes, I can see a “Reeses” version of these mini cheesecakes in your son’s future.
What a wonderful idea Karen. I know I will be making these. Happy New Year. Looking forward to sharing with you in 2017.
Hi Penny, I’m glad you like the mini cheesecakes, I think you and your friends would enjoy them. Thank you for your nice compliment.
These mini Cheesecakes are so adorable and gorgeous. What a perfect way to end a meal. 🙂 Happy New Year to you and your family! All the best in 2017!
Hi Amy, I do think they came out cute and they really were delicious. I’m happy to know that you like them, thank you.
These look so amazing! I can’t wait to try them 🙂
Hi Ari, I hope you and Josh will enjoy the cheesecakes. Thank you for your visit and nice compliment.
They look so elegant and delicious! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hi Katerina, I take that as a real compliment knowing all the wonderful desserts that you have created. Thank you very much for your lovely compliment.
Love these! SO darn cute 🙂
I appreciate the compliment Sarah, thank you.
Some of the most beautiful mini cheesecakes ever… my mouth is watering!
Thank you so much Denise for your very kind words, I’m happy to know that you like how I decorated the mini cheesecakes.
Hello Karen! Happy and Healthy New Year! I love cheesecakes of all kinds, and I agree these smal versions are perfect end of meal treats. Your presentation with different toppings is beautiful.
I spent time scrolling through all your posts from Germany, Bavaria and Austria–what a fabulous trip! The hotels and meals were all top notch and the views of the alps were divine! I know if I ever plan a trip to these countries I will be coming back to your blog to look at your recommendations again. You really highlight the best!
Hi Pat, I always appreciate when you stop by for a visit. I’m happy to know that you spent time reading about our wonderful trip to Germany and Austria this fall. If you ever decide to go, I’ll be happy to make suggestions. Thank you for your lovely compliment about my presentation of the mini cheesecakes. 🙂
Wow! These look delicious for any time of the year!
I agree with you Julie, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy these little bites of deliciousness. Thank you for your compliment.
I love this recipe. I have it marked to make for Valentines Day. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Geraldine, I’m happy to know that you want to make my version of mini cheesecakes for Valentines Day…I hope you will enjoy them.
I made your 3 mini-cheesecake recipes & loved them so much! So rich, creamy yet so flavorful too!
Happy 2017! xxx
The only thing better than mini cheesecakes are maxi cheesecakes.
Hi Jason, Sorry to have taken a while to answer your comment, I just discovered it in my spam file for some reason. Your comment gave me a chuckle, you sound like my husband. 😀
I’ve made the mini cheesecakes, Karen, like your mom did with the vanilla wafer. Using graham crackers and gingersnaps in the crusts sounds perfect. Yours are so beautiful, too, and your guests get three choices! Happy New Year blessings to you. Thank you for your visit to my blog!!
Hi Kitty, I’m glad to know that you like how I tweaked my mother’s recipe. I do believe you would enjoy the crust…it adds a nice flavor to these little bites. Thank you for your wish and compliment. It was my pleasure visiting your blog and I will be back. 🙂
Happy New Year, Karen, to you and all your family. Cheesecakes with sour cream topping are my favourite. I’ve never made individual cheesecakes before. These are so pretty – they look like they’ve just come from a patisserie! xx
Thank you for your lovely compliment Charlie, it is much appreciated knowing of all the beautiful cakes you have decorated.
These sound divine! I love the way you’ve used three different toppings, each so elegant. Happy New Year to you, too!
I appreciate your nice compliment Beth. Yes, it was fun to offer different toppings at our dinner party, I think everyone had something different.
My mom always made mini cheesecakes for her annual holiday open house. I disliked cheesecake as a child, but those mini ones with a sour cream topping, I could inhale them pretty quickly! Your topping choices look delicious.
Karen, I loved the way you adapted these mini cheesecakes to make them even more delectable. Ina Garten would be proud of you! Yum!
My Mother never made these, but I do recall seeing the recipe in magazines and having them now and then at parties…I’ve always loved that little tangy sour cream topping even more than the cheesecake part, lol!! These are gorgeous and I bet your Mom would have loved them!
They look so amazingly delicious, I love cheesecake so much!