Description
Mini Jammie Dodger Cheesecakes are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecakes, combining buttery biscuit bases with a creamy, tangy filling and a sweet, fruity jam topping. These mini desserts are perfect for parties, picnics, or any occasion when you want to serve individual-sized, decadent treats.
Ingredients
- For the base:
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- 8–10 Jammie Dodger biscuits (or similar shortbread cookies)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional for tang)
- For the topping:
- 3–4 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam (or any fruit jam of your choice)
- 8–10 mini Jammie Dodger biscuits (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- For the base: Place the Jammie Dodger biscuits in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. If you don’t have a food processor, crush them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the base of individual cupcake tins or silicone muffin molds, forming an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- For the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whisk until thickened. If using Greek yogurt, add it along with the lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
- Assembling the cheesecakes: Spoon the cheesecake filling into each chilled base, smoothing the top with a spatula. Add a small dollop of jam to the center of each cheesecake and gently swirl it or leave it as a neat spoonful in the center.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the cheesecakes to set.
- For serving: Once set, remove the cheesecakes from the molds. Garnish with a mini Jammie Dodger biscuit on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Other Biscuit Bases: You can use other shortbread or digestive biscuits if Jammie Dodgers are unavailable. Chocolate biscuits can also work for a different flavor.Different Jams: Try blueberry, blackberry, or a mix of fruit jams for variety.Fresh Fruit Topping: Add fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries on top for extra flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
