Cherry Cheesecakes

By txnurselaw

Course: desserts
PointsPlus® Value: 3
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

A perfect combination: rich, creamy filling and a light, buttery crust. Try different flavors of pie filling and whole vanilla wafers for crust.*

*Could affect PointsPlus value.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
• 2 Tbsp light butter, melted
• 2/3 cup(s) low fat cream cheese
• 6 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 large egg white(s)
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 3/4 cup(s) light fruit pie filling, cherry

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Place 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Spoon 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture into bottom of each liner and press down gently; refrigerate until ready to use.

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat both types of cream cheese until fluffy. Add lemon juice, egg whites, vanilla extract and sugar; beat until smooth.

Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly into muffin liners; bake until set, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling. Yields 1 cheesecake per serving.


NOTE: Using lowfat indgredients will improve taste but increase points plus value