Mini Cheesecakes

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  • 6
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 25 mins
  • 45 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1/3c graham cracker crumbs
  • 1tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • filling:
  • 2c cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4c sugar
  • 1 1/2tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 and grease a muffin pan

Step 2

Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter with a fork until combined. Measure one tablespoon into the bottom of each cup, pressing firmly. Bake for 5 minutes then remove to cool before adding filling

Step 3

Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg with the salt.

Step 4

Pour the cream cheese mixture into the muffin cups until 3/4 full. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan before refrigerating for a minimum of 1 hour

White chocolate shreds, raspberries, mint leaves and other sauces may be added for garnish