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BEST EVER MINI CHEESECAKES

A mini cheesecake recipe using graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling.
Yield: 1 Dozen

PREP TIME: 15 MINSCOOK TIME: 15 MINSTOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

For the crust:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve, if using while graham crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
For the cheesecakes:
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Method

  1. Place paper cupcake liners into muffin cups. In a small bowl, stir together crust ingredients. Evenly divide mixture among the 12 muffin cups, about 1 tablespoon in each. Using the bottom of a spice jar, press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over crusts.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 17 minutes or until just set in the middles, do not over bake. Allow cheesecakes to cool. Serve topped with cherry pie filling