Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Miniature Cheese Cakes

1 lb. 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla

Beat cream cheese and gradually add sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and beat to mix.

Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Mix cracker crumbs and sugar, add melted butter and toss to mix. Line muffin tins (either regular sized or miniature) with cupcake liners. Place 1 tablespoon crumb mixture in bottom of each miniature cup (more in regular sized cup) fill remainder of cup with batter. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Top with cherry pie filling when cool.

Because you don't live near a bakery doesn't mean you have to go without cheesecake. ~ Hedy Lamarr