As a kid, my mom made mini cheesecakes every Christmas and by special request. I can remember the rich creamy taste and the dollop of cherry pie filling on top. They were heavenly. This year, as I began to prepare for Christmas I made a list of desserts I would make to share with our family and friends. I always pick some favourites and try out some new recipes I’ve seen. This year I decided to do a remake of my mom’s mini cheesecakes.
My version comes with a fudge cookie bottom, a cranberry cheesecake and is topped with a homemade cranberry coulis. Delicious!
Cranberry Fudge Mini Cheesecakes
- 1 package of fudge cookies
- 1 8oz package of cream cheese (use light for a tart flavour)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup light sour cream
- ⅓ cup whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- For coulis:
- 2 cups frozen cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Preheat oven to 325
- Place muffin cups/liners into a muffin tin.
- Place one fudge cookie at the in each muffin cup.
- In a stand mixer cream together cream cheese and sugar.
- In a separate cup beat egg and vanilla together, add to cheese mixture.
- Once combined add sour cream and whipping cream and mix until combined.
- Put mixture into a large freezer ziploc bag and cut the corner.
- Fill each tin till approximately ⅔ full.
- In blender, blend cranberries.
- Once blended, put cranberries, water and lemon zest into a pot and boil.
- Allow to cool slightly then mix one tsp of coulis into the cheesecakes.
- Place a pan full of water on the bottom rack.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheesecake is soft and almost fully cooked.
- Allow to cool in muffin tins.
- Before serving top with cranberry coulis.
I loved making these cheesecakes and my guests when wild over them. Do you love mini cheesecakes? Looking for more? Check out these ones from Life Made Delicious – Lemon White Chocolate Cheesecake bites, Granola Apple Mini Cheesecakes.
Have you made mini cheesecakes? What was/is your favourite flavour?
jan says
Perfect! I love cranberries and have 1 package of light cream cheese that I purchased for some unknown recipe…
Suzanne Rudge (MapleMouseMama) says
Oh my these sound delightful!! I wonder how they would turn out with using an egg substitute though? My son is allergic so we try to change up the recipes when we can..
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ashley says
I do love cheesecake! A friend recently made me mini cheesecake bites – a mini chocolate chip cookie on the bottom, chocolate cream cheese, egg and sugar mixed together and then topped with skor bits….they were delicious
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Craig Silva says
Looks delicious… my girls would love this (including my wife, who is a big cheesecake fan)!
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Jennifer (@momvstheboys) says
oh these look so cute and tasty! perfect for the holidays!
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Becky Lyons Borgia says
Yum! I can’t believe how delicious these look. What kind of fudge cookies do you use?
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Kathleen says
Wow that’s a lot of flavours all mixed into one. Great holiday dessert.
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Jessica Harlow says
These look delicious! And, I really love the bite size, perfect for appetizers! Thanks for sharing!
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Curby Aardvark says
This looks so damn good! My mother loves cheese cake and has been really stressed lately; thanks for a great idea to brighten her week. :D
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
I hope it does! Would love to hear what you think when you make them.
Wood Arts Universe says
Looks Delectable..Great holiday dessert.!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Emily-Marie says
Oh my goodness…that looks and sounds so delicious. I may have to give it a try tonight!!! :)
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Ave says
What a great holiday recipe! Thanks for sharing, I have to try it out!
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GossipMoms (@GossipMoms) says
I would let my daughter try to bake this she is always using her easy bake oven to bake so she would love to try this out
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Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
Yum! I really love cheesecake. I could go for one of these right now!
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jenny at dapperhouse says
Seriously, I have been trying to think of a dessert that could please everyone and this is just the thing!! I am so excited to have this decided. My family will love these for Christmas Eve and they are so festive looking!!
Renae C. says
I’m not big on cheesecake, but my husband is! He would love these.
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Jennifer Williams says
Those look amazing. I love anything with cranberry in it. Never thought to use it in fudge.
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Karen @TheMissingNiche.com says
Always looking for more cranberry recipes. And cheesecake, I want more cheesecake. I will try these for New Years Day snack!
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Shannon @ Mamamusing says
Ok – every single word in that title alone is making me drool! Yummy! So I will be baking next week….
Samantha says
Love the idea. I love bitesize cheesecakes. Going to defiantly make some more.
Thank you for sharing :)
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Lexie Lane says
Oh my gosh! I wish I could try your version! These look really delicious! Thanks for the recipe though!
Coralie says
This sure looks yummy. I can’t wait to make these with my kids. Thanks for sharing.
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Terri says
I think I gained 5 lbs just drooling over them, I love all things cranberry
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katherine says
I am a cheesecake freak! I’ll have to check this out!
Eileen says
Yummy! Even the color is perfect for the holiday season! I never had mini cheesecakes but I go nuts over blueberry cheesecake. My diabetic cells go into a frenzy with the first bite. Can’t have a lot, though. Just a spoonful or two to satisfy the craving. :)
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Fabulous Perks says
This looks so good its perfect for the holiday. Print please because I will definitely try to make this. Thanks for sharing!!
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Sheila says
This is one delicious cake. i love cheesecake. it’s my favorite one. thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Cara says
These look so delicious! I will definitely have to try to make these!
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kathy @ countingtoten.com says
You had me at FUDGE! This recipe looks like something I could ACTUALLY make!
Paula -Growing Up Bilingual says
These look delicious. I am a big fan of cranberries and when they are in season I cook with cranberries as much as I can. I will pin this for later.
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thesellerfrank says
thanks for sharing this recipe, I will try them for this coming new year celebration.
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kristen visser says
oh my god i am seriously drooling. that looks so yummy!!!! definitely trying this recipe out!