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    🏠Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Easy Cheesecake Cupcakes

    Sep 8, 2019 | Last Updated Apr 15, 2021 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

    Recipe Table of Contents    
    4.67 from 3 votes

    Amazing real cheesecake cupcakes with 5 ingredients and only 30 minutes. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.

    cheesecake cupcake with berries

    Table of Contents
    • Cream Cheese
    • Toppings
    • Crust Options
    • 📖Cheesecake Recipes
    • 🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
    • 📖Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

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    Introduction

    This is a GREAT recipe for two or any smaller household. You only make six real cheesecake cupcakes. Plus, they store and freeze well. But it is easy to double, or triple is you need more.

    This is a tasty dessert you can make at home in only 30 minutes with five ingredients. Everybody loves cheesecakes and cupcakes. Great for gatherings with family or friends.

    The inspiration recipe appears around the internet as Paula Deen Cheesecake Cupcakes.  It appears with raspberry topping, cherry topping, and a few other things.  I make a few changes too.

    The first several versions call for "butter extract" (so Paula Deen like), well I don't have any, and my store doesn't either. The Food Network version used vanilla extract.

    Of course, this is cooking for two, so I also cut the recipe in half for a more reasonable "for two" amount. But increase for your needs.

    My Rating

    My rating system. Great 5 out of 5

    OK, it is cheesecake, and Paula Deen inspired. But maybe a 4 is more correct.

    Cream Cheese

    The cream cheese is front and center in this recipe. Buy the good stuff.

    And please do not go with the lower or fat-free versions. You will be so sorry.

    Toppings

    Top with fresh fruit, raspberries with some raspberry jam, or some cherry pie filling, so be creative.

    Crust Options

    I like the vanilla wafer but you may want something else or a variety. Some recipes use a whole Oreo or another cookie. Or make a real crust.

    Graham Cracker or Oreo Crust: Crush to about rough sand texture 3 slabs of graham crackers or 6 Oreo cookies to make about ⅜ cup crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and mix well. Divide equally between cupcake liners and press into the bottom of the liners. Bake for 5 minutes until browning some and firming.

    📖Cheesecake Recipes

    New York Cheesecake Bars

    Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    This recipe is listed in these categories. See them for more similar recipes.

    Dessert Recipes
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    🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

    ingredients for cheesecake cupcakes

    Sit out the egg and the cream cheese at room temperature. The closer to room temp they are when you start the better but 30 minutes will do. Preheating the oven to 350°.

    cupcake tin with papers and cookies

    Line a cupcake pan with cupcake papers and place a vanilla wafer cookie in the flat bottom side down.

    add sugar to bowl with beaters

    Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add ⅓ cup sugar and beat to combine (1 minute).

    mix until smooth in bowl

    Now add one egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix but be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.

    adding batter to cupcake papers

    Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cupcakes papers with the cookie. Fill to about ¾ full.

    cooked cupcakes in pan

    Bake for 20 minutes. The edges should be starting to brown a tiny bit.

    cheesecake cupcake in hand

    Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving to the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. Topping of your choice.

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    📖Recipe

    cheesecake cupcake with berries

    Easy Cheesecake Cupcakes

    From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
    Amazing real cheesecake cupcakes with 5 ingredients and only 30 minutes. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings #/Adjust if desired 6

    Ingredients

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    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 6 vanilla wafer cookies
    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Sit out the egg and remove the cream cheese from the package. The closer to room temp they are when you start the better. Preheating the oven to 350°.
    • Line a cupcake pan with cupcake papers and place a vanilla wafer cookie in the flat bottom side down.
    • Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add ⅓ cup sugar and beat to combine (1 minute).
    • Now add one egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix but be sure to scrape sides of the bowl.
    • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cupcakes papers with the cookie. Fill to about ¾ full.
    • Bake for 20 minutes. The edges should be starting to brown a tiny bit.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for few minutes before moving to the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
    See the step-by-step photos in the post. Some recipes have an option to display the photos here with a switch above these instructions but the photos DO NOT print.

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    Recipe Notes

    Pro Tips:

    1. Use a good quality cream cheese. Do not use lower-fat or fat-free.
    2. Top with fresh fruit or pie filling.
    3. A great recipe increase to the amount you need.
    4. Store refrigerated for 3-4 days and can freeze if sealed well for 3-4 months.

    Crust Options for Cheesecake Cupcakes

    I like the vanilla wafer but you may want something else or a variety. Some recipes use a whole Oreo or another cookie. Or make a real crust.
    Graham Cracker or Oreo Crust: Crush to about rough sand texture 3 slabs of graham crackers or 6 Oreo cookies to make about ⅜ cup crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and mix well. Divide equally between cupcake liners and press into the bottom of the liners. Bake for 5 minutes until browning some and firming.

    To adjust the recipe size:

    You may adjust the number of servings in this recipe card under servings. This does the math for the ingredients for you. BUT it does NOT adjust the text of the instructions. So you need to do that yourself.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories : 211 kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates : 17 g (6%) | Protein : 3 g (6%) | Fat : 15 g (23%) | Saturated Fat : 8 g (40%) | Cholesterol : 69 mg (23%) | Sodium : 156 mg (7%) | Potassium : 62 mg (2%) | Fiber : 1 g (4%) | Sugar : 14 g (16%) | Vitamin A : 547 IU (11%) | Calcium : 41 mg (4%) | Iron : 1 mg (6%)
    Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
    Course : Dessert
    Cuisine : American

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    Editor's Note: Originally Published February 9, 2014. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. gail

      May 14, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Can you please tell me what 3 slabs is eqivalent in cups?

      Reply
      • Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

        May 14, 2022 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Gail,
        About 1/2 cup or a bit less.
        Dan

    2. Elizabeth

      March 08, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      I add a spoonful or so of sour cream...really takes it over the top! Love these thanks!

      Reply
    3. Mattie

      September 10, 2019 at 3:46 am

      I've made these before using the foil liners. Seems they work a bit better when separating once you've sprayed some Pam in them. Also, I've never used butter extract either but I have seen it. I like adding Rum extract to cheesecake when using a cherry topping. Gives it a punch. Thanks for sharing. Perfect for the upcoming holidays.

      Reply
    4. Dahn

      February 12, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I like your version with vanilla extract much better than ones that call for butter extract. I would think butter extract would taste artificial.

      Reply
      • DrDan

        February 13, 2014 at 7:43 am

        I really though the vanilla was the right thing also. I don't have butter extract and don't think I ever will.
        Thanks for the note.
        DrDan
        Reader note... everybody go check out Dahn blog at Savor The Best

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