I catered an event when I was 16 years old and my Grandma Allen helped me pick out the perfect recipes to please everyone. These were such a hit that I have been making them every holiday since (and it's been a few years). It's also one of the easiest make-ahead recipes, which is my favorite part! I am showing these cheesecakes "undressed" as you can get creative with the toppings. I hardly use the same toppings twice. I have listed a few suggestions below.
Ingredients:Muffin liners
Non-stick cooking spray
Vanilla wafers (about 18-24)
3-8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon peel (go all out & use the real stuff!)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs (farm fresh make this even better)
Topping: strawberry or blackberry jam, fresh berries, chocolate chips, pie filling, chocolate drizzle
Place muffin liners into muffin tin. Lightly spray muffin liners with non-stick spray. Place vanilla wafers, flat side down into muffin tins.
Using an electric whisk, beat remaining ingredients (minus the topping) until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Using large cookie scoop, scoop mixture onto wafers in muffin liners. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool before removing from pan. Chill. Top with goodies before serving.
Light cream cheese can be substituted in this recipe.
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