Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

Name: Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 vanilla wafer cookies; 1 lb. cream cheese, softened; 1-1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; 8 oz. dairy sour cream; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; Canned cherry pie filling, chilled; 8 oz. dairy sour cream; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

24 vanilla wafer cookies
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 eggs
8 oz. dairy sour cream
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Canned cherry pie filling, chilled
8 oz. dairy sour cream
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 325F.
2
Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with foil bake cups.
3
Place one vanilla wafer (flat-side down) in bottom of each cup.
4
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
5
Add sugar, cocoa and flour; blend well.
6
Add eggs; beat well.
7
Stir in sour cream and almond extract.
8
Fill each muffin cup almost full with batter.
9
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
10
Remove from oven; cool 5 to 10 minutes.
11
Spread heaping teaspoonful sour cream topping on each cup.
12
Cool completely in pan on wire rack; refrigerate.
13
Just before serving, garnish with cherry pie filling.
14
Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecakes.
15
Sour cream topping: In small bowl, stir together 1 container (8 oz.)
16
dairy sour cream, 2 tbsp.
17
sugar and 1 tsp.
18
vanilla extract; stir until sugar is dissolved.

2618

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 vanilla wafer cookies, 1 lb. cream cheese, softened, 1-1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes

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Variations & substitutions

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