This is a solar cooking recipe.
I love cherry cheesecake. I have a really great little cheesecake pan. It makes individual sized cheesecakes. It looks similar to a cupcake pan; but, like any other cheese cake pan, the bottoms of the little cups come out, and you have – voila! – tiny little cheesecakes. These little cheese cakes are easy to make and make a wonderful presentation at potlucks; for guests; or just for family. And, because they are solar baked, that is another reason that these delicious gems will be marveled over.
Cheesecake
(Recipe from the box of the Norpro Mini Cheesecake Pan)
- 1 (12 oz) pkg vanilla wafers or your favorite cookie
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pie filling or fruit garnish
Pre-heat the solar oven while preparing the ingredients. Lightly grease the tins
Crush the vanilla wafers, evenly place the crushed wafers into each tin.
Crushed vanila wafers in pan for mini cheese cake
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fill each tin with mixture, almost to the top. Bake in solar oven under brown and crust pulls away from side of pan, about 2 – 2 1/2 hours. (In kitchen oven, bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees).
Cheese cake mixture in cake pan ready for the oven
Cool slightly. Remove from pan. Finish cooling and top with pie filling or fruit garnish.
I used half of the mixture in the mini cake pan and half in a regular cheesecake pan. Even in the solar oven, the cheesecake browned very nicely. 
Isn’t that a beautiful cheesecake. I would be proud to serve that to any of my guests. Have you tried to make a cheesecake yet?
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Congratulations on winning the Pinterest Game! Honestly, I have not heard of solar ovens prior to visiting your site. Does your solar oven come with directions for creating specific recipes? I am very intrigued.
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert EVER. This looks amazing. ~Jennifer
Jennifer, Most people have not heard of solar cooking until they meet me. And, for good or bad, once I start talking about it, I just go on and on — because it truly is so amazing. There are many different types of cookers on the market, and you can even make your own. All of the ovens come with directions and some starter recipes. But I have a whole blog full of recipes to get you inspired. Most people who are solar cooking are making just a few basic dishes. I made the cheesecake to demonstrate that truly good food could be cooked in a solar oven. If you are concerned about emergencies that result in power outages, knowing how to use a solar oven can give you peace of mind that you will still be able to prepare a meal for your hungry children even when the worst happens. I am enjoying the Pinterest Game. I’m sure you will see more of my posts. Thanks for stopping by and especially thanks for the comment. Merry
munching cheesecakes is my hobby, i really love eating it.;
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Started solar cooking just this summer after discovering a solar cooker could be made with an auto sunshade. Now cheesecake can be added to my repertoire! Just what I needed. Thanks for posting.
Found your site while searching for locals that solar cook. I’m so very pleased to meet you.
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Hello Solar Friend, so glad to hear from you. Wishing you plenty of sunshiny cooking days. Txazlady
Okay, now, you’re entering dangerous territory! Cheesecakes are EVIL! I could hear my hips grow just reading this one — but, you bet I’m gonna try it! Thanks for sharing. Actually, that cupcake size is just about all one needs for a dessert; don’t you think? Have a great day.
Hi Sharlene, This is the perfect size for a dessert. This way I am not tempted to cut the piece just a tiny bit bigger – perfect portion control. These also freeze very well and are just the right size to take in my lunch.