Best 4 Rocky Mountain Mini Cheesecakes Light Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Rocky Mountain Mini Cheesecakes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are individually sized, making them perfect for portion control or as bite-sized indulgences. The recipe showcases two irresistible variations: the classic cheesecake and the tempting chocolate cheesecake. Both versions boast a creamy and velvety filling nestled atop a graham cracker crust, delivering a perfect balance of textures. The classic cheesecake exudes a timeless charm with its rich and tangy filling, while the chocolate cheesecake captivates with its decadent cocoa flavor and luscious chocolate ganache topping. These mini cheesecakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, making them ideal for various occasions, from intimate gatherings to festive celebrations.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHT CHEESECAKE



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Our family adores cheesecake, but I wanted to serve something healthier. I came up with this lighter version that I make for both holidays and everyday. -Diane Roth, Adams, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 teaspoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and remaining 1-1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, cornstarch and vanilla. Add eggs and egg whites; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

RICH AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE MINI-CHEESECAKES -- LOW FAT



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This is ideal for small families or those who have no patience to finish one large cake. Yet once you taste these creamy little cakes, you will want them over and over again. Who will know they are low fat if you keep it a secret?!!

Provided by Grace Fung

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs, for sprinkling
8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 ounces fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Line 6 medium muffin cups with foil liners; grease the foil cups and sprinkle the base of each cup with 1 tsp cracker crumbs.
  • In a blendor or food processor, process remaining ingredients except egg until smooth.
  • Gently blend in egg and mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 12 minutes.
  • or until edges are just set.
  • Turn off oven and leave the cakes in oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 286.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 7.8

INDIVIDUAL MINI CHEESECAKES



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These are so quick and easy to prepare. You can fix a beautiful dessert platter with these by removing them from their paper baking cups and using different toppings on them. Some suggested toppings would be: canned pie filling, cherry, strawberry, or blueberry; Caramel sauce; chocolate sauce; whipped cream, nuts, etc. Just use your imagination! (Please note that cook time is also cooling and refrigeration time.)

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 vanilla wafers
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Line a regular size muffin tin with paper baking cups.
  • Place a Vanilla Wafer into the bottom of each cup.
  • Beat the cream cheese, sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy.
  • Spoon evenly into each cup.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the oven off.
  • Crack oven door and let cool in oven 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate at least an hour.
  • Put on your choice of topping/toppings of your choice right before serving.
  • (These can be prepared a day in advance and then put the toppings on before serving.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 4.2

MINI CHEESECAKES



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delightful little deserts i don't take credit for these but i sure do love them everyone askes for the recipe thank u shari

Provided by crossforcrash

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 small vanilla cookies
24 paper cups
16 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 can pie filling

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f.
  • line muffin trays with paper cups.
  • place a cookie in the bottom of each cup.
  • combine cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs.
  • fills each cup about 3/4 full.
  • bake about twenty minutes.
  • cool and top with pie filling.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect cheesecake texture, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. This will help ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake batter. Overmixing can result in a dense, rubbery cheesecake.
  • Bake the cheesecakes in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecakes from cracking and will also help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Let the cheesecakes cool completely before serving. This will allow them to set properly and will also help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • For a fun and festive presentation, top the cheesecakes with fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

Rocky Mountain mini cheesecakes are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy filling and graham cracker crust, these cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or a special treat to impress your guests, these cheesecakes are sure to please.

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