Make this easy caramel mini cheesecakes recipe for a luscious hand held treat!

Using a simple yet delicious combination of Celebration caramel cookies, a creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce, this recipe will certainly delight.

Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a sweet treat, these mini cheesecake bites are the perfect choice for any occasion.

Caramel mini cheesecakes recipe with caramel sauce over top sitting on a wooden board with a bite out of it

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Easy Recipe For Mini Cheesecakes

With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this mini cheesecakes recipe is easy to follow, perfect for even the most novice baker.
Rich cream cheese and Celebration Caramel Cookies creates a texture combination that is irresistible.
You can customize these mini cheesecakes with a variety of toppings like toffee bits, dark chocolate chips or, as in this recipe, your favorite caramel sauce.
These cheesecakes are baked in muffin tins, providing perfectly portioned servings that are great for sharing or just to enjoy on your own.

Celebration cookies, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, sugar, mini chocolate chips, assembled to make Caramel mini cheesecakes recipe

Ingredients

Celebration Caramel Milk Chocolate Cookies: These chocolate covered cookies are the perfect size and shape to sit at the bottom of a muffin tin and make a quick and easy base for these mini cheesecakes.

Cheesecake Layer: Made with regular cheesecake ingredients like cream cheese, an egg, sugar and vanilla, this layer is creamy and indulgent.

Topping: This recipe calls for mini chocolate chips on top of the cheesecake layer and a store bought or a homemade caramel sauce for that finishing touch.

Variations

If you cannot find Celebration cookies, try your hand at making your own cookie crust.

Mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup melted butter together well, then press firmly into each muffin cup. Proceed with the cheesecake layer and bake.

For toppings, regular chocolate chips will work if you don’t have the minis on hand and experiment with your favorite flavors. Chopped pecans or walnuts, or even toffee bits would also be delicious additions. Use chocolate sauce in place of caramel sauce if preferred.

Celebration cookies in the bottom of a muffin tin before the batter is poured on top, for caramel mini cheesecakes recipe

batter being poured into a lined muffin tin to make caramel mini cheesecakes recipe

How To Make Caramel Mini Cheesecakes

Line each muffin tin space with a parchment liner and place a Celebration cookie at the bottom.
Beat cream cheese with egg, sugar, and vanilla well.
Pour batter into each muffin cup, then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Bake for 15 minutes (as in the recipe below)
Cool on a baking rack before refrigerating.
Serve plain, or top with caramel sauce.

close up of caramel mini cheesecakes recipe on a wire cooling rack

Helpful Hints

Use ingredients that have come to room temperature for easier mixing and to help achieve a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling without lumps.
Try not to overmix the cheesecake filling. This can lead to a dense texture and possibly create cracks in the cheesecake layer.
Cover cheesecakes lightly with foil and cool cheesecakes completely before transferring to the refrigerator.
Refrigerate at least one our before serving to ensure the cheesecakes have set well.

one of the caramel mini cheesecakes with part of the parchment liner pulled away, on a white plate

I hope you have success making these mini caramel cheesecakes. They are the perfect portion for a dessert and especially great for summer entertaining.

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