Mini Cheesecake With Amaretto Cherries Recipe
Make Mini Cheesecake With Amaretto Cherries Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Amaretto Cherries
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 12-cup muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan, making sure to pack it down firmly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set, then remove from the oven and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually add in the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, and amaretto liqueur to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until everything is well combined and smooth.
- 5
Fill the Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, filling each cup until just about full. Tap the muffin tin gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- 6
Bake the Cheesecakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled and set.
Amaretto Cherries
- 8
- 9
Cool the Cherries
Remove from heat and let the cherry mixture cool to room temperature. This can be done while the cheesecakes are chilling.
Assembly
- 10
Serve
Once the cheesecakes are fully chilled, remove them from the muffin tin. Top each mini cheesecake with the amaretto cherries before serving.