Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough (any flavor, e.g., chocolate chip)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, caramel drizzle, fruit, sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into each muffin cup and press down to form a base.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie bases, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Add desired toppings like mini chocolate chips or crushed cookies.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use different cookie doughs like sugar or peanut butter for variety.
- Swirl Nutella or jam into the cheesecake batter for added flavor.
- Top with seasonal decorations like peppermint or festive sprinkles.
- Use a mini muffin tin for smaller, bite-sized versions—reduce bake time accordingly.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg