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Monday, October 10, 2011

Yep...I'm a cheesecake lover. And these little guys are so fun. I've been making these for years. They are perfect for bridal or baby showers because it's just a few bites of deliciousness. My favorite way to serve them is set them on a big platter surrounded by all kinds of different toppings. Fruit, caramel, chocolate or just use a dollop of preserves...there's always something for everyone! You can even make a few of them crustless for those who need to eat gluten-free!

Elfin Cheesecakes



1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter – melted

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Place 2 tablespoons of mixture into the bottom of 12 – 15 lined muffin cups.


OR:

Place one Vanilla Wafer in the bottom of each cup.


Cheesecake Filling

1 ½ 8-ounce packages cream cheese – room temperature
½ cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare cupcake pan with liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and eggs. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape bowl occasionally. Spoon some of the mixture into each lined cup – filling 2/3 full. Bake 20 – 25 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature then chill. Before serving, remove liners.

Serve with your choice of cheesecake toppings.


Here's what you'll need to make 
these itt-bitty cheesecakes.


Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 
the sugar and the butter. Or you can use a 
vanilla wafer in place of the graham cracker crust.


Place about 1 - 2 tablespoons of crackers crumbs 
in the bottom of a cupcake liner. I have this nifty 
tamping tool I use but you can use whatever works for you. 
A spoon, the end of a wooden spoon, your fingers....


Mix together the cream cheese, 
eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.


Beat it until it's smooth and creamy.


I used a pastry bag to fill my cups..but you 
can use a spoon or and ice cream scoop. This 
method works great, though..and no drips!


Fill the cups about 2/3 full then bake 'em up!


Let them cool to room temp then chill. 
Top with fruit, preserves, sauce....
caramel is YUMMY! Enjoy!