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Caramel mini cheesecakes recipe with caramel sauce over top sitting on a wooden board

Caramel Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

Make this easy caramel mini cheesecakes recipe for a hand held treat that is creamy and delicious.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake minis, mini cheesecake bites, mini cheesecake cups, mini cheesecakes recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool and Refrigerate: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 1608kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

mixing bowl
muffin tin
cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 12 Celebration Caramel Cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
  • Toffee bits optional
  • caramel sauce homemade or store bought

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F
  • Line 12 muffin tins with cupcake liners. Place 1 Celebration cookie in each.
  • In a mixing bowl, place softened cream cheese.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg, sugar, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed, just until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a ¼ cup measuring cup add batter to the muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle top with chocolate chips (and toffee bits if using).
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Cheesecakes will be just slightly brown on edge.
  • Cool on a rack for 15-30 minutes before removing from muffin tin. Place on a baking tray to cool completely.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Serve plain, or top with a caramel sauce drizzle.

Notes

  • Images in post were used for a double recipe.
  • Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not over-mix cheesecake batter.
  • Cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition

Calories: 1608kcal | Carbohydrates: 195g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 2175mg | Potassium: 1373mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 1110mg | Iron: 6mg