How to make amazing Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecakes!

Bite sized desserts are always a winning concept, especially when they’re self-contained and delicious like these Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecakes! Lemon Oreo cookies on their own are a delicious addition to the Oreo lineup and I thought would make a delicious pairing with cheesecake.

When I mixed the two flavors together, I knew I had to make a dessert for my family – But also knew there might be moments where “bite sized” might not be enough for these Lemon Oreo Cheesecakes… so, using regular sized cupcake liners and mini cupcake liners, I was able to make 2 sizes for this dessert and I will break down how to make these Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecakes into both sizes – You’re really in for a treat!

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Before we begin, be sure you have a cupcake tray and 1 Package of Cupcake Liners. If you have a miniature cupcake tray (reduced size), be sure you have 1 Package of miniature cupcake liners for that as well.

Ingredients:
1 Package of Lemon Oreos
2 8oz Packages of Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs

Pre-heat Oven to 325°

Place Oreos in the bottom of cupcake liners. For the miniature versions, crumble up the Lemon Oreo to create a base for which you’ll pour the cheesecake mix overtop.

Beat Cream Cheese, Sugar, and Vanilla with mixer until blended.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until they are well incorporated.

Once the filling is mixed, spoon it into the cupcake liners.

Bake for 20-25 for regular sized cupcake liners OR 17-20 mins for Mini sized cupcake liners.

Bake until the center of the cheesecakes are set.

Let cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

When you’re ready to serve, crumble up Oreos and sprinkle on top.

I trust you will find this Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecake dessert to be a hit with your family. The flavors, the caramelization, and the portion size all provide for a truly delicious combination!

What inspired this Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecake recipe?

While I’m not necessarily a huge fan of lemons on their own, I became a fan of the delicious Lemon Oreos when they released as a limited edition flavor back in 2012. When they returned for good, they were always a delicious take on “America’s Favorite Cookie” that I knew would be delicious paired with a creamy cheesecake recipe. This recipe was the result of experimenting with a cheesecake recipe and using the delicious flavors of the Lemon Oreos to add a little pizazz! 🍋

What if I really cannot stand lemon flavored anything?

The good news about most of my recipes is that you can always experiment and try something that works. I believe this recipe could also be done well with the traditional chocolate Oreo cookies. The flavor of the cheesecake is refreshingly satisfying and I believe could pair with many different flavors! The circular shape of the Oreo cookie, as well as the often generous filling, make them the perfect candidate to be served with the cheesecake mix above in cupcake liners (everything is held together so well).

I know this recipe is made to fit in cupcake liners and bite sized options, but could I make a regular sized Lemon Oreo Cheesecake with this recipe?

In short, yes you could! However, please keep in mind that the recipe would need to be modified to accommodate whatever size pan or pie tin you’re preparing it in! In addition, I would recommend crumbling up the Lemon Oreos as a base for this recipe. Cooking time may also vary, so this is a recipe I would also recommend keeping an eye on while it’s cooking.

Want to make this Mini Lemon Oreo Cheesecake recipe?

If you’ve made, or are planning to make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you thought about it! Be sure to comment below and let me know what favorite part of this recipe was!