Saturday, May 5, 2012

Small Cheesecake

Hey everyone! I love it when I find recipes that don't make a mountain of food, especially when it comes to desserts which can be kinda... tempting:@). I copied this Small Cheesecake recipe as soon as I saw it.
Rita says it takes about 10 minutes to put together, even quicker with a store bought graham cracker crust.
Just remember to have your cream cheese at room temp.
I debated about making a fruit topping to go with it but I'm so glad I didn't-this is really good as is! 
Never had the sour cream topping before-LOVE IT! This would be nice for Mother's Day.
I highly recommend trying this beautifully creamy, great little cheesecake:@)

Small Cheesecake
(1) 8 oz brick of cream cheese, room temp
1/2 C sugar
1 Tblsp lemon juice-I used lime
1/2 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
2 eggs
Graham cracker pie crust (purchased pre-made or I suggest an 8" pie plate if you have it, 9" if not)

Sour Cream Topping
1 C sour cream
2 Tblsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add everything except eggs, mix well.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time and mix slowly until just combined. 
  4. Pour into graham cracker crust.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until set.
  6. While it's baking mix the sour cream topping.
  7. Remove from oven and add Sour Cream topping.
  8. Bake for another 10 minutes.
  9. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then place in fridge for at least 2 hours to chill.
  10. Store covered in fridge.
Have a happy day:@)

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40 comments:

  1. This is a great little cheesecake, Lynn. Will give this a try. I do love a sour cream topping on cheesecake. I think I would add a smidgen more of vanilla for mine. xo

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  2. Oh you have put me in the pie making mood. This looks delicious and not so difficult. Thanks for the recipe.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  3. I went to an event this week that served individual cheese cakes in cupcake papers. I could have eaten about four of them, but didn't want to look or feel like a little piggie! I'm going to try that with this recipe. Thanks!

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  4. I'm on the verge of going to the store....I might need to make this tonight!

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  5. What a perfect slice of cheesecake! You share the best recipes :)

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  6. I like the sour cream topping on it! sandie

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  7. Sour cream makes just about any baked item taste better. YUMMO!

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  8. You beat me to it!! I was just going to visit your "small Cheesecake" and all of a sudden I saw your post, wow! We were in tune, it seems. I love this cheesecake. I just had a dinner party at home and I made Dulce de Leche Cheesecake and every time this recipe is great! Love yours as sour cream stuff is always delish. You just made me want to go get a piece, lol.. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  9. This looks lovely.Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  10. This looks really good. I like plain cheesecake best, too -- no fruit or toppings.

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  11. I love cheesecake and this looks like a perfect treat!

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  12. You are such an artist at photographing good food. You have really found your calling.

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  13. I already know I'm going to love this recipe. I love a sour cream topping on cheesecake.

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  14. I'm so glad that you liked my cheesecake and are spreading the word. I never put salt in anymore either and have also used lime juice. It's always good and just the right amount. Thank you for the feature.
    Rita

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  15. I love cheesecake and this might be the one to try! I'm coping this recipe! Hugs, Linda

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  16. Looks yummy! Maybe I'll make it for my cheesecake-loving daughter! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. This looks so good! That sour cream topping does look delicious. I also love a recipe that makes just enough to have for dessert without having lots of leftovers for me to eat. :)

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  18. I love a sour cream topping. I just wonder if because it is small if I would feel justified in eating the whole thing?

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  19. Wow, what a great recipe. I love cheesecake and I will make it soon. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a nice Sunday

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  20. Lynn, I love cheesecake, and sometimes I think the simpler the better. This looks like a recipe that is rich and creamy and delicious entirely on its own without adding things like chocolate, fruit, peanut butter, heath bars, etc...not that I don't like those...but I am printing this one to try very soon. Thanks for sharing!
    Beth

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  21. Too good to pass up! I'd forgotten about this recipe so thanks for posting. Sounds sooo good.

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  22. YUM! Cheesecake is my all time favorite! This look delicious!

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  23. I can not WAIT to try this one...next week...no, the week after. :)

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  24. Lynn,
    I'm printing this little cheesecake recipe. It looks pretty too. Love to taste it right now.
    Pat

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  25. Lynn, this sound yummy. I like the lime addition. This would be perfect for next Sunday. I will be at my daughter's home and this seems like it would be quick. We don't want to cut into visiting time. Hugs,

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  26. Looks so good. I love a cheesecake with a sour cream topping. No fruit for me!

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  27. Hi Lynnie! OH, cheesecake is my absolute favorite and this seems so easy and quick! Yummy. I'm copying this recipe.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia :)

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  28. Looks just delicious! I'm going to have to try that recipe, like right away!!

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  29. I was just thinking how much I miss baking. It is hard to bake in smaller portions. This looks like the perfect solution! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  30. I saw this on Rita's blog and thought it looked really good. I'm glad you tried it out and gave your thumbs up. One of my son's loves the no-bake cheesecake with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Bet he'd love this one, too.

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  31. Looks good! It reminds me of the cheese cupcakes we used to make with the sour cream topping.

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  32. Lynn,
    The jam recipe is a winner! The baby baby pig is darling. And the last thing I need is this recipe - too tempting! Could eat one every day!

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  33. There are three things which vie for position at the tip top of my favorite food list, and one of them is cheesecake. I can't resist it.

    I really shouldn't even be looking at pictures...

    (In case you care, the other two are German Chocolate cake and fettucine alfredo.

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  34. Lynn, My husband is a cheesecake fan and this is the perfect size! I bet the sour cream topping is wonderful :)

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  35. I've never made a cheesecake with a sour cream topping. I usually do a New York style...ugh. They are delicious but time consuming. I think I'll give this a go for a special treat one night next week!

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  36. Lynn, The topping on this little cheesecake makes it extra special! I love the thought of a sour cream topping with a rich cream cheese! YUMMY! Cheesecake is Bobby's favorite dessert.
    This will be on my menu very soon! Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY and bringing this super dessert!

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  37. Perfect!! I will sooo be trying this recipe.

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  38. I stopped to say hello and as I was snooping on your other posts the cheesecake of course caught my eye (or my tastebuds). My thighs said I really should stick with the poor mans crab cakes, but just had to see the small cheesecake recipe.

    ~Bliss~

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  39. O my this looks wonderful, I can't wait to try it...Janice

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  40. In our family we call this Cream Cheese Pie and it is my Dad's favorite. We make it for his birthday and Father's day.

    Only difference is that we use almond extract in the Sour Cream topping. Try it. Makes all the difference.

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