Cupids Cherry Cheesecakes

Sweet, dreamy, and irresistibly bite-sized, Cupid's Cherry Cheesecakes are the ultimate dessert for showing a little love. These mini cheesecakes start with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfectly crisp and golden, and are filled with a velvety cream cheese batter that bakes to smooth, creamy perfection. Each cheesecake is crowned with a luscious dollop of cherry pie filling, bringing a pop of color and tangy sweetness to every bite. Ready in under an hour (plus a chill for that flawless set), these individually portioned treats are ideal for Valentine's Day, special occasions, or anytime you’re craving a decadent dessert. Easy to make and perfectly portable, they’re sure to melt hearts at first bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 21 ounces Cherry pie filling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 3

Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each cupcake liner. Press the crumbs down firmly to create an even crust layer. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a small glass to help press them evenly.

Step 4

Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar together with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 7

Mix in the sour cream until evenly incorporated and the batter is smooth.

Step 8

Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the pre-baked crusts. Fill each liner almost to the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.

Step 10

Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely at room temperature.

Step 11

Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 12

Before serving, spoon about 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling on top of each cheesecake. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1694.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4662.8

Total Fat 272.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 1086.7mg	0%
Sodium 3086.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 520.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 392.4g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 821.7mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1338.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 43.6%