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Mini Cheesecakes with Fruit Topping

Source: Taste of Home

Top with your favorite fruit filling, if desired or leave them plain.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 Tbls. butter, melted
  • 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 4 t. lemon juice
  • 3 t. vanilla
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • foil muffin papers

Topping choices

  • cherry pie filling (we love Julie's Cafe in Door County)
  • blueberry pie filling
  • fresh strawberries, blueberries or raspberries

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter. Press about 1-1/2 tablespoon gently onto the bottom of foil-lined muffin cups.

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon onto crusts.

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until centers are almost set. Cool completely.

NOTE: Makes 18