Jell-o No-Bake Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Another half-birthday has rolled around, and one of my son's favorite desserts...
Cheesecake!

Last year I made him the Martha Stewart: Cookies and Cream Cheese Cupcakes and they did take a lot of time. This year, to save a lot of time, I am going to try the JELL-O No Bake Cherry Cheesecake, mini style in cupcake liners. I chose mini cheesecakes over a regular sized cheesecake because they are easier to serve and...I love cupcakes!

These mini cherry cheese cakes were very quick to make. I used the foil liners without the papers inside for easy peeling. It did take a little bit longer to press the crust into 12 cupcake liners than the 15 minute box time for a regular sized pie, but it was still less than a half hour prep time. The mini cheesecakes take 1 hour to set up in the refrigerator or can be frozen for 4 hours. I put them in the refrigerator. The cheese cake did very slightly adhere to the foil. To avoid wasting any of this deliciousness, right before serving it does help to put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
I would have to say with the time it takes to prepare, bake, and set a regular cheese cake, I prefer this no-bake cheesecake!
These mini cherry cheesecakes tasted great!