Hello there my pretties.
This month's Crazy Cooking Challenge is here! It's the last month, you know. I'm sad about it. The theme for this month was cheesecake. Eaten many, but never made one myself. Nonetheless, I was up for the challenge. That's what these challenges are about anyways, right? Challenging yourself. Myself. Whatever.
Would I say I challenged myself? Not exactly. But I did make some adorable little mini cheesecakes. Not a whole one. Still a bit intimidated there. But one day, I will conquer that intimidation.
But for now, these mini cheesecakes count as cheesecakes. And not only are they just adorable to look at, they have oreos... and nuts.... and chocolate.... and caramel. Yes, I'd say Lauren is a genius for this one.
Mini Oreo Turtle Cheesecakes
from Lauren's Latest
- 12 Oreos
- 8oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Place one oreo cookie in the bottom of each tin and set aside.
In a large bowl, whip the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Scrape sides and whip again until there are no lumps. Spoon cheesecake batter over oreos evenly. Depending on how deep your muffin tins are, you should get anywhere from 9-12 individual cheesecakes. Top with chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips. Bake for 15 minutes or until completely set. Bring to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold. To serve, remove liners, place on serving platter and top with caramel sauce.
PJ liked these more than I did (shocker, because there is caramel and nuts!). Next time I'd make more of the cheesecake filling because mine didn't turn out as deep as Lauren's, so there was more oreo than cheesecake. And I may play with the cheesecake recipe a bit more.
But overall I'm happy with my first cheesecake recipe.
Even if they are only minis :)
Be sure to check out all of my other Crazy Cooking Challenge recipes.
Peace, and bacon grease!
Oh my gosh, Desi!!! Those looks so good. I love that they are mini too :) You can eat more of them with less guilt, right? LOL
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Mini or not, these are still cheesecakes and they look fantastic, Desi!
ReplyDeleteGreat CCC pick! I'm #16 :)
What a cute little cheesecake. They sound so yummy! I'd love for you to stop by - I'm #9 in the challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you nailed these, maybe you could do a whole one at thanks giving!!
ReplyDeleteThose mini cheesecakes look wonderful. Beautiful pictures and such a great recipe! I had been struggling with making my first cheesecakes for SO LONG, as well. Finally I gave it a try and it was so easy and delicious. So worth it!
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thank you for being a part of the CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE. Watch for upcoming details about the next years challenge.
ReplyDeleteGotta love minis and the Oreo on the bottom and all the toppings, total yum.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my CCC entry: #6 Mini Cheesecake Bites.
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
yumm...and so cute
ReplyDeleteMaking cheesecake minis just means you can eat more of them right? :-) These are divine looking for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these sound delicious, and they look cute too!
ReplyDeleteOh boy these look so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for submitting this to Recipe Sharing Monday last week. The new party is up this morning and I'd love it if you joined us again. Have a great week!
chocolate, caramel, cheesecake- what more can you ask for???
ReplyDeleteOreos and cream cheese... What an epic combination. These mini cheesecakes look amazing!
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