Mini Cheesecake Tarts: Bite‑Sized Bliss That Melts in Your Mouth
These Mini Cheesecake Tarts are the perfect bite-sized desserts with a creamy filling and a buttery crust. Top them with fruit, chocolate, or caramel for a personalized sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini tarts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, caramel, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place tart shells on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice, and beat until fully combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each tart shell, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the centers are set.
- Let cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Top with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!
Notes
- For a no-bake version, use pre-baked tart shells and chill the filling.
- Use a muffin tin with cupcake liners as an alternative to tart shells.
- These freeze well—just thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg