FOUR 4.5-INCH CHEESECAKES WITH NINE STIR-IN VARIATIONS
My oldest son bought me a set of 4.5-inch springform cheesecake pans and I found this recipe with stir-in variations by Googling. Found on Diana's Desserts website at http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipes.recipeListing/filter/dianas/recipeID/1927/Recipe.cfm. Source: Kraft Foods, November 24, 2003. See Directions below recipe for ideas for garnishing, or stir-in variations! Please note that the nutritional information does NOT include stir-in ingredients!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 4.5-inch springform pans, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Mix crumbs, the 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press scant 1/3 cup crumb mixture onto bottom of each of 4 mini (4-1/2-inch) springform pans. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 7 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
- Decide what variations you'll make and pour 1/4 of the batter (about 1 cup) into each of 4 bowls. Add one of the stir-In variations to each bowl of batter, as desired. Pour over crusts. Place pans on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until centers are almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rims of pans to loosen cakes; cool before removing rims of pans. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Topping Ideas to garnish: Fresh fruits, such as strawberry halves, slices of kiwi, whole raspberries, sliced peaches, or chocolate curls can be placed in the middle of cheesecakes, for garnish, before serving.
- STIR-IN VARIATIONS ~ For each 1/4 portion of batter (approximately 1 cup), stir in one of the following:.
- APPLE PIE MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/8 teaspoon. ground cinnamon; pour over crust. Bake as directed. Top cheesecake with combined 1/2 cup warmed apple pie filling and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
- NEW YORK MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon flour.
- CHOCOLATE CHUNK MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup milk chocolate chunks.
- CITRUS MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon, orange, or lime juice; 1 teaspoon flour and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, orange. or lime zest.
- S'MORES MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 3 tablespoons milk chocolate chunks; pour over crust. Top with 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows and 1 tablespoon broken graham crackers.
- COOKIES AND CREAM MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cookies, such as Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies or Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- CHOCOLATE ROYALE MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted.
- PEANUT BUTTER MINI CHEESECAKE: Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon milk.
- MOCHA MINI CHEESECAKE: Mix 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules with 2 teaspoons hot water. Stir into batter along with 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted.
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Anis Kha
[email protected]This cheesecake is heavenly! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ann Mbaire
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he'd ever had.
Mehlab Baloch
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious!
Sagor Sheikh
[email protected]I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Denkinh Taye
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! I highly recommend it.
Umair Hazarvi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the cheesecake always turns out perfectly.
Luna Oliva
[email protected]This is my go-to cheesecake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jabed Vai
[email protected]This cheesecake is AMAZING! I've made it twice now, and it's been perfect both times. The flavor is incredible, and the texture is smooth and creamy.
Beatrice Ndolo
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Robert Masembe
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can customize it with different flavors and toppings.
Boden Rawson
[email protected]I was skeptical about making cheesecake at home, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the results were amazing. The cheesecake was light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Baqir Shamsi
[email protected]This cheesecake recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is rich and decadent. My friends and family love it!