MINI CHEESECAKES WITH CHERRY TOPPING
These rich and creamy individual cheesecakes feature a gorgeous crown of plump, juicy Bing cherries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter the sides of 12 4-inch springform pans. Wrap exterior of pans (including base) in a double layer of foil.
- To make crust, process graham crackers in food processor until fine. Add butter, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Divide mixture evenly among pans and pat into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup or mallet. Place pans on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is firm to the touch and deeply golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the cheesecake batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. With mixer on low speed, gradually add sugar mixture to cream cheese; mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour cream cheese filling into the prepared pans. Set pans inside two large, shallow roasting pans. Carefully ladle boiling water into roasting pans to reach halfway up sides of springform pans.
- Bake until cakes are set but still slightly wobbly in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off oven; leave cakes in oven with the door slightly ajar, 1 hour. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cakes cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make the cherry topping: Pit cherries and place a pound of them in food processor; pulse with sugar and lemon. Blend until smooth, then strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour 1 cup cherry puree into a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin and let sit for 10 minutes. When gelatin is bloomed, place over medium to high heat and stir until dissolved.
- Combine cherry gelatin mixture, reserved cherry puree, and whole cherries. Spoon mixture over mini cheesecakes, about 5 or 6 cherries on each cheesecake and 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
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Engr Muhammed Rahim
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are so yummy! I love the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the tartness of the cherry topping.
Asma Nawaz
[email protected]I've made these mini cheesecakes several times now and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Black Lover
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them a day or two ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
mpho masoma
[email protected]I love the cherry topping on these mini cheesecakes. It adds a touch of tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cheesecake.
Prithul Thapaliya
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are the perfect size for a small dessert. They're also very easy to make.
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[email protected]I made these mini cheesecakes with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to spend time together.
Hadayet Hussain
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.
Tegan Roberts
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe for anyone who loves cheesecake.
Baizid Khan
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
master technical
[email protected]I made these mini cheesecakes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
wanda martinez
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes are so cute and delicious! I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake filling and the tart cherry topping.
Azalea Hallman
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecakes turned out great. I especially liked the cherry topping.
Thad Eley
[email protected]I've made these mini cheesecakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect size for a small dessert and the cherry topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Brian Owino
[email protected]These mini cheesecakes were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.