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Mini Raspberry Cheesecake

Published: Jun 26, 2022 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Simple recipe for easy cheese cake bites topped with raspberry preserve.
Total time 42 minutes
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An easy raspberry cheesecake recipe in mini form for when cheesecake craving hits. Here is a mini cheesecake recipe that can be the foundation of any cheesecake flavor your heat desires.

Also try these no bake cheesecake cups, they are so good.

A close up of cupcake on a plate, with Cream cheese and raspberry
Raspberry cheesecake bites made with graham cracker crust are perfect for entertaining.
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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • ⌛ Make Ahead
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Mini Raspberry Cheese cake
  • 👩‍🏫 My Story

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Rich, creamy and gorgeous just as the big one.
  • If you've been intimidated by homemade cheesecakes this one comes out right each time.
  • No silly water path is needed!! which make them a breeze to make.
  • No more worrying about the cracked top.
  • No more aluminum foil wrapping, so no leaks expected.
  • No more fear of getting scalded by hot water hiding in the aluminum foil.
  • Almost from oven to your mouth directly :), no more overnight waiting, you just let them cool a for a couple of hours.
  • Very customizable and can be turned into any cheesecake flavor you like.

📝 Ingredients

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  • Graham crackers, or any plain or flavored crackers of your choice.
  • Sugar, butter, eggs and cream cheese.
  • Raspberries, cornstarch and more sugar for the sauce.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

A collage of four images showing how to make crust for cheesecakes.
  1. As with any cheesecake, start with graham cracker crumbs, you can buy this at the stores or you can place crackers in a Ziploc bag and smash them with anything heavy.
  2. Place in a deep bowl, add sugar and melted unsalted butter. It is important to mix them well until everything is well incorporated. use your fingers to make sure there is not big chunks there.
  3. Line a muffin tin, not the small but the regular size muffin tin, with cupcake paper and place about a Tablespoon of the buttery graham cracker mixture on each one.
  4. Press on them with the bottom of a small cup. Bake in a 325F oven for just 5 minutes until they are golden.
A collage of four images showing how to make mini cheesecakes.
  1. Prepare the cheesecake batter, in a deep bowl beat softened cream cheese, room temperature eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until very well blended.
  2. Place cream cheese mix into each cup, tap a few times on counter to release any bubbles then place muffin tins in oven and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  3. When the cheesecakes are almost done, jiggle the pan slightly to see how set the middle is. If they jiggle a lot, they're not done.
  4. Garnish with a delicious homemade fresh raspberry preserve and fresh raspberries.

🧺 Storage

These mini cheesecakes keeps well refrigerated for up to a week.

💡 Expert Tips

  • It is better to refrigerate the cheesecake for a couple of hours before serving.
  • Use any cream cheese you like, full fat, low fat or even fat free.
  • If you are not a raspberry fan, check out the variations section below.
A big platter with mini raspberry cheese cakes on it, some filled with raspberries and some are plain.

⌛ Make Ahead

Make these mini cheesecakes and refrigerate for a couple of days before topping and serving.

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • You could eat them plain, serve with different fruits and jams, add chocolate chips.
  • Any pie filling would work great as a topping.
  • Serve with different sauces like caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce... etc.
Hands of two people reaching out to eat mini raspberry cheesecake with cups of coffee.

📣 Related Recipes

  • These little vanilla pomegranate dessert cups are so much fun to make with the kids.
  • I like portioned desserts such as the no alcohol baba, they are harmless!
  • Take a look at these cheesecake cups, no bake, adaptable and comes together in no time!
  • Poke cakes are extremely easy and so delicious and this raspberry poke cake is just the right treat for any gathering. The combination of sweet, tangy and creamy flavors makes it impossible to stop at just one piece.

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Mini Raspberry Cheese cake

Simple recipe for easy cheese cake bites topped with raspberry preserve.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

Crust Layer:

  • 5 Graham crackers crushed.
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted.

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 Packages of cream cheese, 8oz each, room temperature.
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • ½ cup sugar.

Raspberry preserve:(This will make almost 2 cups we will need anywhere from ½ to ¾ cup)*

  • 12 oz frozen raspberries thawed.
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch.
  • 3 Tablespoon sugar or to taste.
  • ⅓ cup water.

Optional: fresh raspberries.

    Instructions

    • Preheat you oven to 325F.
    • Place graham crackers in a zip lock bag and crush them using anything heave, I’ve used my rolling pin.
    • Place graham crumbs in a deep bowl, add sugar, melted butter and mix well until all granules are moistened.
    • Place cupcake liners in a 12 muffin tin, put about 1 Tablespoon of the cookie mixture and press with the bottom of a small cup.
    • Bake in the oven for just 5 minutes.

    Meanwhile, make the filling:

    • In your mixer bowl, add cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.
    • Put about 2 ½ to 3 tablespoons of the cheese filling in each cup. Tap on counter a couple of times then bake for 20-22 minutes.
    • Take the pan out and wait until they are cooled down.

    Make the raspberry preserve:

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until everything boils, reduce heat and simmer for another 2 minutes. Strain the sauce through a sieve to remove seeds if you would like. I usually stain only half the sauce as we love some seeds in the sauce.
    • Put one raspberry on top then place 2 teaspoons of the raspberry preserve on top.
    • Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

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    Notes

    • It is better to refrigerate the cheesecake for a couple of hours before serving.
    • Use any cream cheese you like, full fat, low fat or even fat free.
    • If you are not a raspberry fan, check out the variations section below.
    • To store:
      • These mini cheesecakes keeps well refrigerated for up to a week.
    • Make ahead:
      • Make these mini cheesecakes and refrigerate for a couple of days before topping and serving.
    • Variations:
      • You could eat them plain, serve with different fruits and jams, add chocolate chips.
      • Any pie filling would work great as a topping.
      • Serve with different sauces like caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce... etc.
    Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
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    First published May 5, 2018 . Last updated June 26th, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

    👩‍🏫 My Story

    I love time laps movies and shows, I've always fantasized going back or forward in time and seeing how people are living 🕵️. I've watched a movie long time ago that I do not remember the name. It was about a man in our current days and a young woman in the old days and they were living in the same house but in different times. They actually communicated through a desk in the study room, it was fascinating and I will be grateful if any of you can remember the title of this movie🙏.

    The reason behind my time travel obsession and day dreaming dates back to when I was in middle school. My science teacher was once talking to me about the " conservation law", he was explaining it very well and he said " do you know Amira, they say that Einstein actually invented a time machine.!". He continued to explain another theory of what is called "Special Relativity", it was a very fascinating concept to think about and hence I've fell in love with any movie/show/book that talks about the matter.

    I've imagined myself going back in time and seeing my great great grandparents, showing them things that are already in our days now and probably preventing one or two of the disasters that happened in the past 😇.

    Or perhaps going to the future and seeing what will happen and probably getting rich with any piece of information I get from there🤑💵. It is mind-boggling to think about this subject but very fascinating for me.

    One of the things that I might tell my ancestors is the invention of cheesecakes, so my great great grandfather might open the first cheese cake factory or so :). If my family have had the biggest cheesecake factory in the world, I would eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner🍰.

    But then again, I do not need to time travel and make all the fuss. These bit-sized cheesecakes are the solution. They are very easy to make and very adaptable.

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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Kline

      October 06, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      The movie is called The Love Letter. The Love Letter
      TV Movie
      1998
      Unrated
      1h 39m
      Jennifer Jason Leigh and Campbell Scott in The Love Letter (1998)
      20th century computer games designer Scott exchanges love letters with 19th century poet Elizabeth Whitcomb through an antique desk that can make letters travel through time.

      Reply
      • Amira

        October 10, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        OMG Melissa, I think it really is :). Thank you so much, now I need to go look for it.

        Reply
    2. aby

      July 28, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious, I added my touch and made them with Nutella.

      Reply
      • Amira

        July 29, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        Aby, thank you for your feedback.. Nutells, I love that.

        Reply
    3. Emily

      July 06, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Amira, I just love your recipes! The name of the movie is "The Love Letter" I remember it was a sreally wieet move too. Thanks for this great recipe - I wait to try it!!

      Reply
      • Amira

        July 08, 2019 at 6:02 pm

        Emily, I just checked the movie on imdb, but unfortunately it was not that one too. It did not have DeGeneres in it either. Funny that my husband remembers the movie as well but no clue of the cast or the name of the movie!! this is driving me crazy :). Thanks for trying my dear and let me know how did the recipe go with you.

        Reply
        • Emily

          July 23, 2019 at 9:10 am

          Hi Amira, I'm sorry I didn't know there was more than one movie with the same title! Just do a search for The Love Letter with Jennifer Jason Leigh in it.I think this is the movie you want. I just LOVE all your recipes, Thanks for this great site!!

          Reply
          • Amira

            July 24, 2019 at 7:15 pm

            Emily, don't be dear.. I will keep looking until I find it :). Thank you so much for your sweetness♥♥.

            Reply
    4. Austin k

      September 14, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy to make and everybody loved them.

      Reply
      • Amira

        September 15, 2018 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks Austin, I am happy you liked this recipe.

        Reply
        • Bette M

          December 13, 2018 at 11:53 am

          5 stars
          That movie might have been The Lake House.

          Have made these mini cakes for 50 yrs. I use vanilla wafers on bottom and top w cherry or blueberry pie filling..

          Reply
          • Amira

            December 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

            Bette, Thank you so much for thinking about the movie. Actually it was much older I think it was in the late80s or 90s. Your version is very interesting I must try it.. sounds sooo delicious. Thanks for sharing.

            Reply
          • Carol-Ann

            July 25, 2021 at 4:24 pm

            5 stars
            All of your recipes are so yummy! Just read the comments about the movie, is it Somewhere in Time? It had Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour in it... 1980's/90's movie... its my favourite! I bought DVD. Hugs from Australia, Carol-Ann

            Reply
            • Amira

              August 05, 2021 at 11:45 pm

              Thanks Carol, I watched the trailer and although it seemed a very lovely movie but it is not what I am looking for. Will let you know when I find it for sure.

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