Bake or Break

Vanilla Bean Mini Cheesecakes with Blueberry Sauce

I think baking cheesecake is a bit intimidating to a lot of people. I used to be one of those people. But, after diving in and making a few, I realized that they really aren't that hard to bake. If you're still on the fence, mini cheesecakes can be a bit less intimidating. If nothing else, there's a lot less baking time involved. And, a lot less surface for those annoying cracks.

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Minis

View a printable recipe or more photos It's been a while since I baked anything remotely related to cheesecake. That is certainly not due to any lack of cheesecake love on my part. It still ranks right on up there on my list of favorites. I happened upon this recipe and very quickly moved it near the top of my to-bake list. Cheesecake, peanut butter cups, and simplicity in one dessert? How could I not make these?

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Hazelnut Mini Cheesecakes

View more photos When I came across this recipe in Cooking with Paula Deen, I realized that it had been far too long since I put my mini cheesecake pan to use. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the holiday season so I could justify making these little treats.

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