Mini Apricot Cheesecakes
Quick Cooking
In Spy Hill, Saskatchewan, reader Carol Twardzik relies on vanilla wafers to create the no-fuss crusts for these darling individual desserts. For a different look and taste, vary the kind of jam that tops these tempting treats.
SERVINGS: 24
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 24 vanilla wafers
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apricot preserves
Directions:
Place wafers flat side down in paper-or foil-lined muffin cups; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Fill muffin cups three-fourths full.
Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until top is set. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from pans to cool completely. Top each cheesecake with 2 teaspoons preserves. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.