Mini cheesecakes with a creamy filling, buttery crust, and fresh berry topping. An easy, make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for parties, showers, and special occasions.
1 ½cupsvanilla wafer crumbsabout 45 vanilla wafer cookies
¼cupbutter, melted
¼cupgranulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cheesecake Filling:
16ouncescream cheese,room temperature
2eggs
½cupgranulated sugar
½teaspoonvanilla
Ingredients for the Sour Cream Topping:
1pintsour cream
⅓cupgranulated sugar
Ingredients for the Berry Topping:
1cupfresh blueberries
1cupfresh raspberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
For the Vanilla Wafer Crust:
Place the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter and sugar.
Insert paper cupcake liners into the wells of a muffin pan. Lightly coat the liners with non-stick cooking spray to help the cheesecakes release cleanly after baking.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each cupcake liner and press firmly into the bottom.
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
Combine cream cheese, eggs, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour mixture into each cupcake holder that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, filling them about ⅔ of the way.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the tray from the oven and add the sour cream layer.
For the Sour Cream Layer:
Combine the sour cream and ⅓ cup sugar in a medium sized bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour the mixture over the baked cheesecakes, filling each cupcake holder completely.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the refrigerator until they become firm enough to stand alone when paper holder is peeled away.
Top each mini cheesecake with the blueberries and raspberries.
Refrigerate until completely chilled. Top with fresh blueberries and raspberries before serving.
Notes
Tips
Bring the cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing for a smooth, creamy filling.
Pulse the vanilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs so the crust presses together evenly and holds its shape after baking.
Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely before adding the fresh berries for the best presentation.
Storage & Make Ahead
Store the cheesecakes covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For the freshest appearance, add the berries just before serving.
The cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and chilled overnight until ready to enjoy.