Allow me to draw you a rather woeful picture: we have finally moved into our new place and were waiting for our new oven to arrive. My baking fingers were itching to bake something. Like an addict I’d pore over cookbooks flagging the recipes that I wanted to make and don’t you know it, they were all cakes that required an oven. My hands would twitch, wanting to beat something or whisk something. Pictures of delicate macarons were pored over lustfully and longingly, my fingers stroking the pages. All things that required my long awaited oven. Until my friend Kathy (who I want to employ one day as she is such a fantastic ideas person unless of course someone else has already hired her) linked me to this recipe for a Five Minute Cheesecake in a Mug from the blog I Really Like Food.
Now those of you that have made baked cheesecakes know that they’re a long process. Whole cheesecakes take at least an hour in the oven although the mixing of one is a relatively quick process. So it should be possible surely? I tried a few variations trying to make my own version using raspberries and some turned out ok and some barely passable but the final recipe if I can say immodestly was rather good indeed.
The raspberries and lemon balance the creaminess and sweetness of the cheese. The key of course is to whisk it thoroughly. If it’s not mixed properly, the resultant cheesecake will be awfully lumpy – it needs to be smooth which does involve some elbow work. I refused to use the Kitchenaid for it, after all the key was to make it as easy as possible with as little equipment and washing up as possible. Like the Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake, timing is the key. I dislike giving timings for microwaves as they vary so much but mine took 60 seconds on 50% power and then another 45 seconds on 50% power but do check and adjust. It will cook further once it’s out of the microwave.
Of course it’s not an entire miracle and you do need to chill it for a couple of hours to get the true, cold cheesecake texture but you can console yourself with the idea that you only have to cook it for 5 minutes. Might I add that one of the best things is that you really need to use low fat cream cheese and sour cream – yes you need to if you want to beat this by hand. The beautiful part is that it doesn’t taste low fat and truly only takes 5 minutes. OK so it is a miracle indeed.
So tell me Dear Reader, what culinary miracles do you dream of performing? Dinner on the table within 15 minutes? A neverfail souffle or the ability to throw amazing dinner parties? Or something else altogether?
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The 5 Minute Cheesecake in a Mug
Quantities are per mug or cup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- a small handful fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries
- 1/2 egg beaten well
- 1 biscuit in a zip lock bag to crush -I used an Anzac Cookie
Icing sugar, egg, cream cheese and sour cream beaten until smooth
Adding raspberries and lemon juice
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, egg, icing sugar and whisk well until very smooth (as pictured). Add lemon juice and raspberries.
2. Spoon into cup or mug and place on a plate in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute on medium. Once done, check it for doneness (it shouldn’t be cooked). Microwave for 45 seconds on medium again. Jiggle it gently, the centre should be slightly wobbly and it will firm up once refrigerated. If it’s still liquidey give it another 30 seconds on 50% power.
3. Bash the cookie in the ziplock bag with a rolling pin (this is great therapy if someone is proving particularly annoying). Sprinkle the bashed up cookie crumbs on top of the cheesecake.
The victim, an Anzac Cookie
4. Place cooled cheesecake in the fridge for a couple of hours. When cold and set, eat greedily and smugly knowing that this only took you 5 minutes to cook it and it is low fat.
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Cheesecake? 5 minuteS? Mug? Cute?
You’re my hero!!!!
No Way! Love this idea =D. I’ve seen the 5 min Chocolate cakes, but a cheesecake sounds even better!
Awesome cheesecake! In a pinch, there’s lots of things you can do with the microwave, including make yummy desserts. Have you had warm cheesecake? If you haven’t, give it a try! The texture is divine.
This reminds me of the 5 minute chocolate cake in a cup (or was it 10 minutes? I can’t remember!)! Hmm anyways I’m excited for your new oven too Lorraine! We better shop and stock up whilst in Cabra this Saturday then!
Ohhh yes that looks like a winning dessert. It could possibly even be marketed as being good for the environment due to not having to have the oven on for such a long time. Low fat but doesnt taste low fat- thats another big tick!!!
My dream is to whip up massive big dinner parties and then do a Samantha from Bewitched and have all the cleaning up whisked away and done.
5 minutes woahhh… It looks delicious.
Yum! I adore cheesecake, and if I can make one this quickly and easily, I am in. I think a culinary miracle occurs every time I try something new and it works first go
I would love it if little bites of things could take less time…you know, those cute appetiser/nibbles that all have to be roughly the same size and presentation that are consumed in one gulp by your guest which took you quite a while to perfect!
oh boy. i’ve been craving cream cheese like MAD lately… and this is just too much!
yummmmm!
even though i don’t eat cheesecake, this looks pretty good!!
Five minute cheesecake, five minute chocolate cakes. Whoever came up with these quick fixes was a smart cookie. Now is there a 5 minute cookie?
A cheesecake only in 5 minutes? Bravo!! You’re a master, it looks sensational
Cheers!
Gera
I love love love this idea! My biggest dilemma now is how do I hide it in the fridge for a couple of hours so that no one else can find it?
Anzac cookie? We don’t have such things unless you know a substitute??? And I well know the itch to bake when you can’t get your oven fix!!!
Brilliant! If I didn’t just get a cheesecake from my mother-in-law’s freezer, I’d be all over this, so while that thaws out, I’ll put this recipe in storage to definitely try when a craving hits.
I wish I could get Nigella’s porchetta prepared and marinated in 5 minutes. Although maybe I’d make it too often and we’d get sick of it. I’ll be making these cheesecakes for sure! One slight, nitpicky issue – Anzacs are definitely biscuits or bikkies, never cookies
Ahh that is just genius! My workmates and I are still in love with the 5 min mug cake, but cheese cake sounds even better! I think I would be too impatient to wait the two hours for it to set properly though
I love cooking things the old fashioned way. Dishes that don’t necessarily require a Kitchenaid. I haven’t purchased one yet, I’m hoping to get one for Christmas! Excited!
I’ve never tried a warm cheesecake. I’ll have to try this for dessert!
Yummy. And low-fat too. Priceless.
Oh. My. God.
I love this!!! I am so doing this, cream cheese is now on my shopping list!
Oh NQN! If anyone can make anything delicious and gorgeous looking in a cup, it’s you!
I made the chocolate cake in a cup for my cousins one night, I will have to remember this one for when I’m over at their house again.
thank goodness it’s morning tea time, I’m hungry now!
sound divine – I always feel a large cheesecake is too big for our household but this is quite doable – though I must take issue with ‘anzac cookie’ – surely in australia they are anzac biscuits!!!
genius! hehe
How cute!
woooooow xD i’ve been trying to do the 5 minute chocolate mug cake recently and now this is posted ^_^
Ready to bash my cookies Lorraine.I’ve got a 5 min chocolate cake in a cup on my list of things to do. This is far more tempting!
oh man, you know I only tried your chocolate mug cake last weekend and cheesecake is my FAVOURITE. Oh there goes my diet! lmao! xx
wow! yums! (: ive tried the 2 mins chocolate cake in a mug but not cheesecake! thanks for this! AWESOME!
LOVE IT! These are so cute and fun (and easy)!
Brilliant!!
If I saw this in a woman’s magazine, I would think “nah, can’t be good” but you have a way of making everything seem special. Those cups and saucers are the bomb!
what a great treat!
while most of us have gotten the bug for doing complicated (and sometimes long and drawn out and iffy) recipes reading your busy blog, those 5 minute ideas are just great to tuck into our files! Thanx!
Legendary recipe! Low fat and luxe tasting, by the looks of the final photo. Will definitely give it a go. I like that these are individual sized from the get go, no wastage.
Hi NQN,instant cheesecake, what a great idea! Just wondering what wattage your microwave oven is? Most are 700w but mine is 1000w so I may need to adjust the times accordingly. Regards, Laura.
I’ll admit that a part of me wants to try this… but an overwhelmingly larger part feels like it’s sacrilege!
You’re my hero!! 8:30-9pm I always get a sweet craving and it’s always for cheesecake, Maxibon icecream or chocolate and in that order lol!!
What a nifty idea!! esp when you have those impromptu dinner parties and can’t think of a dessert to serve.
WOW WOW WOW…I love it!!! Thank you Lorraine♥x
mmm. cheesecake in a cup!
I’ve seen pies in a cup online recently too. have you tried those yet? I’m a little weary but fascinated. @_@
Poor you having no oven! Hopefully it will arrive soon
Great recipe by the way, it looks so quick and easy – perfect for satisfying any sweet cravings late at night hehe
I like the last step! Hehe. 5 minutes seem way to good to be true! You should do more 5 minute in a mug recipes – perfect for people like me
So many things that I’d want, but I know I definitely want to throw amazing parties with super delicious food – one day 
Fantastic! The 5min chocolate cake is my favourite recipe so I must give this one a go!
Now if you find a way to make a 5-minute creme brulee in a mug complete with toffee cracking or a 5-minute chocolate babka I’d be forever grateful
That looks so tempting! I don’t have a microwave, so I can’t try that one…
Cheers,
Rosa
I have got to try this! Brilliant idea
for a moment there i thought u baked them in the microwave…and when i scroll down for some more reads!! aghast! u did bake them in microwv! i would never thought u could make cheesecake in there! how cool. and i love the idea of sprinkling the anzac cookie!
Great recipe! 5 minutes in a teacup, brilliant idea! I can totally understand your feeling living without the much needed oven.
My teenage daughter just HAD to make these straight away. Oh My God – they’re delightful, but very, very dangerous.
The only problem is waiting for them to set just KNOWING they’re in the fridge waiting for you…
my gosh, i must rush out and get those ingredients right now! looks so good….. =d
What a great idea. I love anything that only takes a few minutes!
omg. cheesecake?! in a cup?! in a few minutes?! microwave?!
genius.
thing about cheesecake that scares people is probably the long wait for the cheesecake to be baked through and through.
yours look so creamy and yummy with the raspberries. love the colours!
perfect portion
ha–as if i needed a quicker way to get loads of cheese into my body. obviously, i like it. hassle-free, aesthetically-pleasing, and scrumptious. WIN.
Mmm, raspberry cheesecake sounds lovely! Making them in a mug is so cute and quick too.
I feel your pain waiting for an oven!!! You think that it will never arrive!
In my dreams I would no work full time, and would constantly be in a state of readiness for people to call by for tea and scones. Until I win the lotto, I am afraid that my 5 minute miracle is pumpkin bread or banana bread in the freezer, defrost, and toast, smear with butter and enjoy with tea!
It doesn’t get much better than that
Oh they look divineLorraine!
That’s so cute. Could always do a no-bake version too.
Are we going to be treated to steamed cake recipes then? Hope your oven arrives soon.
I’ve made the 5-minute chocolate cake and now looking forward to making this delicious looking 5-minute cheesecake, how neat!
I am SO making these now
I seriously need to make this tonight! Genius!!
Hey, sorry about the journal. But no worries, i have been tinkering around with the idea of making one specifically for my recipes, and i am just making the journal now,
Going to be updating it fist thing tomorrow.
but anyways, i had to make the other one friends only because i found out people where stalking me through the personal one.
Lorraine vat a talent u have!! this is just beyond impressive! so simple and delish!! m sooo in love! thanx for sharing
cheers!!
Aha! I was watching “Whatever, Martha” the other day and she was baking a cookie that was popular during WW2 in Australia- a cookie that used Lyle’s Golden Syrup. The recipe caught my attention since I had just received 2 jars of the gorgeous stuff from my daughter-in-law. Today I googled to find the recipe and guess what the cookies are- ANZAC cookies. So, mystery solved. I shall be baking these post-haste! You rock, girl- see what you inspire without even trying??
June
This is so cute! I made the chocolate cake version too, can’t wait to try this!
I love these very quick and easy recipes… yum!
This is awesome! Who knew you could make a cheesecake in 5 minutes AND in the microwave! Ingenious! I must give it a go!
I made the cup-o-cheesecake for dessert for my boyfriend and sister last night (2 with blueberries, 1 with choc-chips)… they LOVED it, I did too. Will definitely be making this again soon. Thanks for the recipe, love your stuff!
Sarah x
O that looks really good… I think I need cheese cake hit right about now. And I guess while I’m here…
I’m a food science student conducting a research survey on the purchase of specialty food products. Feel free to help me fill out my short 8 min research survey. It’s completely voluntary.
Cheers,
foodieguy
Another clever surprise! Love love love it! Keeping this for a quick 5 min cheese indulgence!
5 minutes until cheesecake paradise? Brilliant! And I really love your pretty cups and saucers!
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks like the perfect thing to do on a lazy weekend
OMg got to try this …when I am alone so I can eat two of them !
what there is a chocolate cake version …how about brownie in a mug ?
As far as I am concerned, this is amazing. It looks pretty too. I can only imagine the taste.
5 minute cheesecake,,,,dangerous,,,but fantastic!
Hi. Blond Duck-Hehe why thankyou ma’am!
Hi Lauren-I think I like it better too!
Hi Palidor-Yes that’s so true! I have although I think I prefer cold but warm isn’t bad at all and it can be lighter
Hi Trisha-Hehe no it was 5 minutes too
Haha yes!
Hi sandra-Ahh true that! I didn’t even think of it. Yes it so doesn’t taste low fat which is great! Haha now that is something I would love too!
Hi Katherine-Thanks!
Hi Cakelaw-Hehe no your stuff is great and it’s no miracle!
Hi ms délicieuse-Yes wouldn’t that be lovely!
Hi A Girl Called E-Oh fabulous!
Hi ArtemisIII-Oh really? How come?
Hi The Duo Dishes-Hehe now that is a challenge, let me try!
Hi Gera-Thanks so much!
Hi Barbara-Hehe maybe in the vegetable compartment?
Hi June-Oh they’re delicious! You could use a graham cracker but Anzac cookies are fantastic
Hi Myrrh-Hehe wonderful! I’d love to know what you think of it!
Hi Amy-Haha I was wondering if anyone was going to say that
Hi Steph-Thankyou! Hehe yes it does require a bit of restraint which is hard!
Hi April -Oh I hope you get one!
Cool, I’d love to know what you think of it! 
Hi MrsDesperate-Thanks so much!
HI Tara-Hehe yes please do!
Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Aww shucks thankyou! Hehe you could make one at work too?
Hi Johanna-Hehe I knew you’d say something!
Hi Betty-Thankyou!
Hi Anh-Thanks!
Hi Alice-Oh cool! Try both!
Hi deeba-Haha it’s therapy too which is great!
Hi Liss-Hehe well this is low fat so it’s ok right?
xxx
Hi Lianne-You’re welcome and enjoy!
Hi Julie-Hehe thankyou! Yes it’s so easy
Hi CookiePie-Thanks!
Hi Angela-Hehe really?Aww you are too kind Angela! They’re my mum’s!
Hi Maria-Thanks!
Hi rose-I agree, I love quick stuff and I love complicated stuff too hehe
Hi romaverona-Thanks so much! Yes and easier for portion control too
Hi Laura-I am not sure to be honest (and it’s a bit heavy to pick up) but it’s not a particularly strong oven. I think they all vary a lot!
Hi kimberly-Hehe really? I didn’t think cheesecake was that sort of thing!
Hi Shanks-Aww shucks thankyou!
Hi Einna-Exactly! It’s perfect for those (and no-one needs to know how long it took
)
Hi Dzintra-You’re more than welcome darling!
x
Hi The Asian Pear-oh Wow, I hvaen’t seen those but I’ll look out for them as the concept sounds great!
Hi Jacq-I know, luckily I have one now
Thankyou!
Hi Betty-It’s so true
You cook great stuff! 
Hi Brenda-Cool! I’d love to know what you think!
Hi Karen-Haha now I could give it a try but I thihnk you might be wishing a bit too hard!
Hi Rosa-Aww what a shame!
Hi Miss High Heels-fabulous! Please do!
Hi Lady Macaron -I sure did!
Thanks, a cheesecake isn’t the same without the crumbs!
Hi Ellie-Thankyou! Yes it’s torture isn’t it!
Hi kirgibg-Oh cool! I’m so glad that she did and yes it’s a bit dangerous how easy they are isn’t it!
Hi zaou-Wonderful! I’d love to know what you think
Hi Julia-Hehe me too!
Hi felicia -Yep on all counts!
Yes this one is literally done within minutes and I think the raspberries give it a tartness (which lemon could too) 
Hi grace-Hehe that’s the aim isn’t it! Maximum cheese ingestion!
Hi Arwen-Thanks!
Hi Orla-I know, it’s hard without one! Haha I like your dream!
Hey that’s not so bad!
Hi Ani-Thankyou!
Hi Fiona-Thanks!
Hi shaz -Very true! Hehe perhaps, what a good idea!
Hi 5 Star Foodie-Thahnks, I’d love to know what you think!
Hi Kathy-Yay please do and thanks for the idea!
Hi stephchows-Definitely do and enjoy!
Hi ArtemisIII-h no, that’s terrible! Well good to see that you’re still there
Hi nora-Aww thankyou! You are too kind
Hi June-YAY you’ll love them, they are so good and yep olden syrup is an essential part of it!
Hi pigpigscorner-OH cool! I can’t wait to see your version!
Hi Anita-Thanks s much!
Hi Rilsta-I know, who’d have thought it!
Please do! 
Hi SarahD-Oh very cool! I’m so glad that you like it!
x
Hi Foodieguy-Hehe ok well if I have some time I will!
Hi penny-Hehe it happens to the best of us!
Hi Faith-Thanks so mcuh! It’s my mum’s which I borrowed
Hi clekitty-You’re more than welcome and absolutely!
Hi Trish-Haha you are too funny!
Hi Trish-Oooh I like the sound of that
Hi Chaya-Hehe you are very sweet!
HI Beau-Thankyou!
Oh yes, I’m definitely making it this tonight. Yummmm. Thanks, Lorraine!
i’d love to see variations on the 5 min receipes – golden syrup pudding, sticky date pudding, lemon pudding, chocolate cheesecake…. ok that’s it, 5 min choc mug cake here i come!!!!
I made the mistake of showing my husband this your blog…I say mistake because as he walks by me browsing your blog for about the 5th time today he calls out to me as he passes by you should try the 5min cheesecake….now bare in mind this was not the page I had been looking at nor the one I showed him earlier….he has been browsing on his own!! And is now armed with suggestions on what I should make.
WORKED PERFECTLY
XXX
i shall now cry with sheer happiness at this breakthrough miracle.
YOU.ARE.MY.HERO.
*bows*
We do a 5 minute mud cake but we split mix up as it is soooo Big.
This is fantastic! I will show The Slow Chef (my husband, Nick) who is learning how to cook. Thanks for sharing.
How did I miss this! It looks divine, and not at all like a 5-min job! SO making this!
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