Mini Cheesecake With Sour Amaretto Cherries Recipe
Make Mini Cheesecake With Sour Amaretto Cherries Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Sour Amaretto Cherries
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Press the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan to form a solid crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- 4
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
- 5
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fold in Sour Cream
Gently fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 7
Fill Crusts
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crusts, filling each mini cheesecake to about 3/4 full. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool the Cheesecakes
Remove from oven and let the cheesecakes cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Sour Amaretto Cherry Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Cherries
In a saucepan, combine pitted cherries, granulated sugar, amaretto liqueur, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cherries are soft and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 11
Cool the Cherry Sauce
Remove from heat and let the cherry sauce cool to room temperature.
Assembly
- 12
Assemble the Mini Cheesecakes
Once the cheesecakes are chilled and the cherry sauce has cooled, top each mini cheesecake with a generous spoonful of the sour amaretto cherries.
- 13
Serve
Serve the mini cheesecakes chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or mint leaves.