Microwave Cheesecake Recipe in 5 minutes

4.49 from 47 votes
A small cheesecake with a crumbly crust and a red fruit topping sits on a white plate. In the background, another similar cheesecake is partially visible on another plate, with two spoons placed beside it on a wooden surface.

Many people think that making a cheesecake is a complex task, sometimes it really is, but did you know that you can make a cheesecake in the microwave in less than 5 minutes? With this easy recipe you can make delicious cheese at home without using an oven and all you need is a few basic ingredients.

A small cheesecake with a crumbly crust and a red fruit topping sits on a white plate. In the background, another similar cheesecake is partially visible on another plate, with two spoons placed beside it on a wooden surface.

Microwave Cheesecake Recipe in 5 minutes

4.49 from 47 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
WORK TIME 5 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 2 yields

Ingredients
 

For the crust:

  • 50 g Graham crackers/biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons 30g Butter

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 1 cup 225g Cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons 50g Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 Egg

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in each ramekin and melt in the microwave.
    2. Crush the crackers into fine crumbs. Add half of the crumbs into each ramekin.
    3. Mix until combined, then press the crumbs into the bottom of the ramekin. Set aside.
    4. In a bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and egg. Beat until combined and smooth.
    5. Divide the batter between two ramekins.
    6. Place the ramekin (one at the time) in the center of the microwave. Cook in 45 seconds intervals at half power (600-700 WATTS) until the cheesecake is cooked trough but still a bit jiggly in the center. The whole process can take 2-4 minutes.
    7. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
    8. You can east straight from the ramekin or release from the ramekin and serve with jam.

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Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.

5 Comments

  1. add 1 T. lemon juice for a special delight!

    March 6, 2022
    1. Karen Stonier says:

      4 stars
      Definitely needs some lemon juice, sour cream or plain yogurt.

      August 31, 2024
  2. i love the recipe it taste so good.

    March 31, 2022
  3. For us Americans, what is 50 gm. Graham crackers

    December 9, 2023
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      1.8 oz

      December 11, 2023
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