Miniature cheesecakes

Miniature cheesecakes

Ingredients/Components

• graham cracker crumbs - 1/2 c
• sugar - 1/4 c
• pkg - 1 oz
• vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• butter or margarine, melted - 2 Tbsp
• jar cherry preserves - 1 oz

How to make miniature cheesecakes:

Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mixing well. Line 1 3/4-inch muffin pans with miniature paper liners. Spoon 1 teaspoon graham cracker mixture into each liner; gently press into bottom.

Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar and mix well. Add egg and vanilla, beating well. Spoon mixture into liners. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Place cherry preserves in a small saucepan; heat just until preserves melt. Spoon about 1 teaspoon preserves over each cheesecake. Chill thoroughly. Yields 2 dozen.

Recipe categories: Cheesecake, Desserts, Cakes.