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    Home » Recipes » Cheesecakes

    Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafers

    Published: May 3, 2022 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Katelyn Ryan · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

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    Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes have the perfect creamy texture and decadent flavor. These bite-sized cakes are great for celebrations or everyday indulgence. With only seven ingredients, minimal mixing, and a quick bake in the oven, this simple recipe is one that you will want to make again and again! 

    An array of mini chocolate chip cheesecakes.

    Individually portioned desserts are ideal for holidays, bridal showers, and parties. These mini chocolate chip cheesecakes are easy to share and perfect for a crowd, with no slicing necessary.

    Luscious cheesecake batter is loaded with miniature chocolate chips. These irresistible cheesecake bites are easy to make, no water bath or fancy tools are required. This simple recipe uses vanilla wafers as the crust and familiar ingredients in the batter.

    This recipe was inspired by my Mini Funfetti Cheesecakes, and pairs well with homemade Chantilly Cream. Do you love vanilla wafer cookies? Try my Individual Banana Pudding Cups!

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    • You Will Love These Mini Cheesecakes
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Cheesecake Toppings
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Suggested Equipment
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Related Recipes
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    You Will Love These Mini Cheesecakes

    • There is no springform pan or water bath required. These little cheesecakes bake in a mini muffin tin.
    • The vanilla wafer crust simplifies this recipe. There is no need to dirty up a food processor. Simply open a box of mini vanilla wafers and place one in each muffin cup.
    • The bake time is quick! These little cakes take only 10-15 minutes in the oven and set quicker than a regular-sized cheesecake.
    • Cheesecake that is already portioned. Each mini cheesecake is one serving. With only 110 calories a cheesecake, there is no need to resist enjoying one.

    Ingredients

    There are only seven ingredients in this easy recipe.

    The ingredients you need for this recipe.
    • Cream Cheese (room temperature) - For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Egg (room temperature)
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    PREHEAT - Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Chocolate chip cheesecake batter.

    MAKE THE CHEESECAKE BATTER - Cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

    Add in egg and beat just until combined. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla, mixing until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly disbursed.

    A mini muffin tin lined with paper liners and vanilla wafers, then filled with cheesecake batter.

    PREPARE THE PAN - Line 16 miniature muffin tins with paper muffin cups and place a mini vanilla wafer cookie in the base of each.

    FILL THE LINERS - Fill muffin cups to the top edge with cheesecake batter. Sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips, if desired.

    • Hint: Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop batter into the muffin cups. It is the perfect size for this recipe! I like to use this Saebye Medium Cookie Scoop.

    BAKE - Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly, and edges are puffed.

    Cheesecake Toppings

    What should you serve with chocolate chip cheesecake? While they are delicious as is, here are my favorite items to top these bite-sized cheesecakes with.

    • Whipped cream or Chantilly Cream
    • Chocolate Ganache
    • Additional mini chocolate chips

    Substitutions

    • Heavy Whipping Cream - Instead of heavy cream, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt.
    • Mini Vanilla Wafers - Substitute with graham cracker crust or chocolate cookie crust.
    • Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - The mini semi-sweet chips can be replaced with mini white chocolate chips.

    Variations

    This recipe is easily adaptable.

    • Keto - Use a keto cookie base, Monk Fruit Sweetener, and sugar-free chocolate chips.
    • Gluten-Free - Use gluten-free vanilla wafers.
    Baked mini cheesecakes in a muffin tin.

    Suggested Equipment

    • KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
      • Or handheld mixer - BLACK+DECKER 6-Speed Hand Mixer with 5 Attachments & Storage Case
    • Food Grade Silicone Rubber Spatula Set
    • Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Mini Muffin Pan
    • Wilton Mini Muffin Liners

    Storage

    Store cooled cheesecakes in an airtight container in a single layer in the fridge. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. *These are best eaten, however, within 2-3 days.

    Mini cheesecakes freeze well. Place cooled cheesecakes onto a ¼ sheet tray and into the freezer. Once frozen, transfer frozen cheesecakes to a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Expert Tips

    1. Use room temperature cream cheese and egg. To avoid lumpy batter, be sure to use room temperature cream cheese and egg.
    2. Do not over-mix the batter. Except for whipping the cream cheese and sugar together, cheesecake batter requires very little mixing.
    3. Make this recipe ahead. Cheesecakes need time to set in the fridge, so they are a great make-ahead dessert.
    4. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips. Sprinkle the little cheesecakes with additional chips before baking. The overall affect is nice looking!
    5. Mini cheesecakes bake fast. Keep an eye on the cheesecakes towards the end of the baking time. Note: They take exactly 13 minutes to bake in my oven, but every oven is different.
    A hand holding an unwrapped mini cheesecake.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why did my mini cheesecakes crack?

    You have whipped too much air into your cheesecake batter leaving air bubbles. Apart from the initial mixing of the cream cheese and sugar, the batter needs very little whipping. This is especially true after adding the egg.

    How long can mini cheesecakes sit out?

    According to the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture, these little cheesecakes can sit out for no longer than two hours.

    When are my mini cheesecakes done?

    These bite-sized cheesecakes bake quickly. You will know they are done baking when the edges have puffed, and the center is still slightly jiggly.

    Related Recipes

    • Mini S'mores Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust
    • Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
    • Difference Between Brown and White Sugar?
    • No-Bake Lime Cheesecake Fluff

    If you make the recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below! Take pictures, tag #sugarylogic, and share them with me on Instagram or Facebook. 

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    An array of mini chocolate chip cheesecakes.

    Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

    Katelyn Ryan
    Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes have the perfect creamy texture and decadent flavor. These bite-sized cakes are great for celebrations or everyday indulgence. With only seven ingredients, minimal mixing, and a quick bake in the oven, this simple recipe is one that you will want to make again and again! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Bake Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 mini cheesecakes
    Calories 110 kcal

    Equipment

    • Standing Mixer
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Mini Muffin Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 cookies mini vanilla wafers
    • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • In a mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
    • Add in egg and beat just until combined. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla, mixing until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly disbursed.
    • Line 16 miniature muffin tins with paper muffin cups and place a mini vanilla wafer cookie in the base of each.
    • Fill muffin cups to the top edge with cheesecake batter. Sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips, if desired.
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly, and edges are puffed.

    Notes

    • STORE - Store cooled cheesecakes in an airtight container in a single layer in the fridge. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. *These are best eaten, however, within 2-3 days.
    • FREEZE - Mini cheesecakes freeze well. Place cooled cheesecakes onto a ¼ sheet tray and into the freezer. Once frozen, transfer frozen cheesecakes to a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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