Easy Mini Cheese Cakes: A Perfect Party Treat

Start your baking adventure by preparing the miniature cupcake papers. These little papers are not just cute; they're found at party decoration counters and are perfect for ensuring your mini cheese cakes have that professional bakery look. Lay them out on your workspace, making sure you have enough for your batch. It's a small step, but it's the foundation for creating those adorable desserts everyone will love.

In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. The key here is to get a creamy, lump-free mixture that will ensure your mini cheese cakes are absolutely perfect. Next, take those vanilla wafers and crush them into fine crumbs. Place a 1/4 teaspoon of these crumbs into each cupcake paper. This will form the base of your mini cheese cakes. Then, gently spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture on top of the crumbs in each paper. It's like building a mini dessert layer cake!

Place the filled cupcake papers on a cookie sheet and pop them into a preheated 350-degree oven. Bake for 15 minutes, and you'll see the magic happen - the cheese cakes puff up slightly and turn a lovely golden color. Once baked, let them cool; this is where they settle into their final delicious form. Now for the fun part - topping each mini cheese cake with a drop of pie filling. Whether you choose strawberry, blueberry, or cherry, this is your chance to add a burst of color and flavor to each little treat. The result? A tray of beautiful, bite-sized mini cheese cakes that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.