Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes

This is one of my favorite recipes, and with the holidays coming up, I really wanted to make another batch of Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes.

This is truly just a fun baking project, and in the end, you get an amazing and delicious dessert. So, if you are like me, and love cheesecake this is a great recipe, and it’s so awesome to serve around the holidays. What is nice, if that you do not even need to serve them, everyone just grabs one, which makes clean-up a breeze.

While this might look super complicated it’s actually really easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients.

Air Fryer Mini Cheesecake

Do you have a craving for something sweet and delicious but don’t want to put in all the time and effort that it takes to bake an entire cheesecake? You’re in luck! Today, we’re going to show you how to whip up mini air fryer cheesecakes that are just as flavorful as regular-size ones—in a fraction of the time. Not only do these little bites of deliciousness come together easily; but they also require very few ingredients, so you can make them with whatever chef-inspired ideas pop into your head. Read on for step-by-step instructions and ingredient tips for making the perfect mini cheesecakes in your air fryer that will be sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes

If you are looking for a creative and delicious addition to your next gathering, look no further than these delightful Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes! Combining the best elements of both classic cheesecakes and moist cupcakes, this unique recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its delicate sponge cake base, sweet cream cheese topping, and tart cherry syrup accents, each bite offers a delectable mix of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. And with our easy-to-follow instructions for baking them up from scratch at home, it’s never been easier to enjoy these spectacular treats!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes

When it comes to baking, some of us may feel a little intimidated. But with air fryers on the market that chop down time and effort in the kitchen, even novice cooks can make amazing dishes! If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at making sweet treats in an air fryer, then these Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes are just for you! This rich and creamy dessert is simple enough for anyone to make and requires few ingredients. In no time, you could be enjoying the most flavorful bite-sized cheesecakes covered with tart cherry topping – get ready for pure satisfaction!

Remember the step-by-step directions are below in the printable recipe card, at the bottom of the page.

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can also use crushed Oreos for the base of the cheesecake. 
• Butter: Use unsalted butter.
• Granulated Sugar: Swseetneens the cheesecake batter
• Cream Cheese: Use good quality cream cheese, at room temperature. 
• Eggs: Thickens the cheesecake batter, and provides the smooth texture of cheesecake.
• Vanilla Extract: For best results use pure vanilla extract, for a great flavor enhancer of the cheesecake.

How To Make Mini Cheesecakes In Air Fryer

Cheesecake lovers, rejoice! Who said you need an oven to enjoy a delicious and creamy slice of cheesecake? With the help of your air fryer, you can now make mini cheesecakes in no time. Not only do these turn out as delicious as their oven-baked counterparts but they’re also faster to make and virtually mess-free. So don’t wait any longer – let’s dive into this blog post and learn how to craft beautiful and yummy little cheesecakes in just about 20 minutes!

Step One: Prepare The Graham Cracker Crust

Start by placing your graham crackers in a ziplock bag, and then use a rolling pin to crush them. Then in a medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup of crushed graham crackers, the melted butter, and sugar. Mix well. This will become your bottom crust.

Step Two: Air Fry The Mini Cheesecake Crust

Press the mixture in either a cupcake tin or you can use muffin liners, I did both.

Step Three: Prepare The Cheesecake Filling

Then in a mixing bowl mix together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Then fill the muffin tin cup, to almost the top with the filling.

Step Four: Air Fry Mini Cheesecakes

Place in the air fryer basket or tray, and set the temperature to 330 F for 10 minutes, after 10 minutes check and see if the crust is firm, if not add another 5 minutes

Step Five: Serving

Let cool slightly and then scoop the cherry pie filling on top.

Pro Tips For Making the Best Air Fryer Mini Cheesecake

• Make sure you start with room-temperature cream cheese, otherwise, you will have lumps in your cheesecake.
• Try not to over-mix the filling; once the filling is smooth, stop mixing.
• Always let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before chilling. If you do not chill, it will be soup. The cream cheese filling needs the cold to firm up.

Storing

I highly recommend that you keep these in the refrigerator. The greatest thing is since they are cupcakes, just line them on a plate, and place the plate of uneaten ones back in the refrigerator.

Freezing Cheesecake

Unfortunately, this recipe does not freeze well.

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