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Mini Cherry Cheesecake Tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 c. low-fat vanilla water cookie crumbs
  • 4 Tbls. butter, melted
  • 8 oz. pkg. low fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 t. vanilla
  • 2 t. lemon juice
  • 1/3 c. white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 6 mini tart pans

Topping

  • 2 c. pitted tart red cherries (frozen or canned-save 1/2 c. juice from can.)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbls. cornstarch

Instructions

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press gently into 6 mini tart pans.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, 1/3 c. sugar and egg; beat until smooth. Spoon into crusts and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool completely.

Cherry Topping:, If using canned cherries, drain and save 1/2 c. juice. In a saucepan combine cherries, 1/2 c. juice, sugar, and cornstarch. If using frozen cherries, no need to add extra juice.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 1 minute. Cool and spoon over cheesecakes. Chill for at least 2 hours.