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These mini cream cheese pies are the perfect dessert for any shower or gathering! The small serving size is perfect for everyone to quickly grab one and top with whatever they like: cherry pie filling, raspberry puree, chocolate and caramel, they sky is the limit!

I have shared before that one of my favorite desserts of all time is this cream cheese pie. We make it every single year for Thanksgiving, and several other times throughout. It is delicious, easy, creamy and affordable! Enter: mini cream cheese pies.

Mini Cream Cheese Pies

So, when it was my turn to host bunco my mind went immediately to cream cheese pie. Then, I thought everything is cuter in mini, so why not make individual cream cheese pies and have a topping bar?

Let me toot my own horn here and say, they were a hit! I was shocked how many people had never had cream cheese pie before! If you haven’t, please, make it asap! No one should go throughout life without knowing this dessert, I promise you.

We also have a yummy raspberry variation you must try! If you are a pie lovers like us you also NEED this amazing lemon sour cream pie or our chocolate chess pie in your life!

several mini cream cheese pies in clear cups lined up on a counter

How to Make Mini Cream Cheese Pies with a Topping Bar

Okay you ready to see just how simple these beauties are to make? Let’s get down to business.

Top Left – Set your cream cheese out to soften, and start preparing your crusts by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter.

Top Right – Spoon crumbs evenly between 10 cups, and press firmly into the bottom of each cup. Stick crusts in the fridge to set.

Bottom Left – Beat cream cheese with beaters until fluffy (I use my Bosch mixer). Add in sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.

Bottom Right – Pour in mini pie crusts and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Next comes the fun part when you get to top with your favorite toppings! I am partial to cherry pie filling, which is traditional for a cream cheese pie! I also really love raspberry puree or chocolate and caramel sauce.

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three mini cream cheese pies with different toppings on a counter

Mini Cream Cheese Pies with Topping Bar

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10

Chilling Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

2 8 oz. Blocks Cream Cheese Softened
2 14 oz. Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
2/3 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Tsp Vanilla
4 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 Cup Melted Butter
2/3 Cup Sugar
Toppings of Choice
10 Clear Plastic Cups

Instructions

First, combine your graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar and press into the bottoms of your clear plastic cups, making your crusts. Stick crusts in the fridge to set.
Beat cream cheese with beaters until fluffy (I use my Bosch mixer). Add in sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour in mini pie crusts and refrigerate for at least an hour or until set.
Serve with your favorite toppings. We kept it simple with our topping bar and went with cherry pie filling, raspberry pie filling, and chocolate and caramel sauces, but you could also use apple pie filling, nuts, oreos, basically anything you might like on a cheesecake!

Notes

The cheesecakes are very rich and the portions are pretty large. If you can find smaller cups you can definitely use those to feed more people with this same recipe.

Nutrition

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So fun right? Mini cream cheese pies are perfect for your next party or gathering! Let me know what your favorite topping was in the comments!

xo,

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Comments

Suzy

September 29, 2019 at 11:43 am

Is the recipe you have shown for four or 12 desserts?

- Sarah
  
  October 03, 2019 at 6:01 am
  
  The recipe yields 4 mini pies. For my bunco night I tripled the recipe to make 12 mini pies.
  
KP

April 01, 2015 at 2:43 pm

How far in advance can these be made and refrigerated?

- Jessica @ Pretty Providence
  
  April 01, 2015 at 2:55 pm
  
  Up to a few days in advance should be fine!
  
shaunie

November 22, 2013 at 10:07 am

Love cream cheese , almost like a cake in a cup!! Love it!! I’m sure it delicious by the ingredients that are listed

- prettyprovidence
  
  November 22, 2013 at 10:22 am
  
  Trust me, it IS!! You will love it!
  
Melanie LaDue

November 14, 2013 at 3:39 pm

OH MY….so fun! I’d never thought of a cheesecake bar! Pinning! Love this idea! Would love to see you link this up over The Weekly Creative – 6 blogs, a ton of fun!
http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/the-weekly-creative-33/

Linda Nortje

November 06, 2013 at 12:07 am

Awesome idea ! Pinned to remember :-)

Ginnie

November 04, 2013 at 9:18 pm

This is such a cool idea!! I’m definitely saving it for my next party:)

Ashlena

October 31, 2013 at 6:51 am

Love this! I want to make them for a Halloween party tonight! Any suggestions of how to make them festive? Love your blog!!

- prettyprovidence
  
  October 31, 2013 at 8:45 am
  
  Put a spider or worm in each cup! You could do gummy or plastic dollar store! Or, hook those cheap “vampire fangs” over the top of each pie! Good luck!
  
  - Sarah
    
    October 31, 2013 at 12:14 pm
    
    Very good ideas Jess! I kind of want to do the worm on top with oreo crumbs for my nephews – kind of like cup of dirt!
Inner Loop Adventures

October 29, 2013 at 10:13 am

What a fun idea for parties and holidays! I pinned the recipe for future use!

Lindsey Snyder Griffiths

October 29, 2013 at 9:26 am

Love it! Thanks for the fun idea!

- prettyprovidence
  
  October 29, 2013 at 9:38 am
  
  No problem! I’m so glad you like it!