Cherry Cheesecakes
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 150 g crushed vanilla cookies
- 60 g melted butter
- 300 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 80g sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 150 g cherry topping or thick jam
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter until well combined.
- Distribute the mixture into pirotines in a muffin mold, pressing firmly to form the base.
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon juice, mixing until fully integrated without over-beating.
- Pour the mixture over the cookie bases, filling each mold to ¾.
- Bake at 160°C for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, cover each cheesecake with cherry topping or jam.
Full description
Indulge in these small and delicate cherry cheesecakes, baked in individual molds. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors: a crunchy cookie base, a velvety smooth cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry topping. The vanilla essence and lemon juice add a subtle, aromatic complexity, while the cherry topping provides a luscious, fruity finish. Perfect for gatherings, these cheesecakes are easy to serve and boast a classic, smooth texture that melts in your mouth. For the best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and bake until just set.
