recipes that have been tried by me and have recieved my seal of approval.

Sunday, August 27, 2006

mini cheesecakes

need a quick, easy, and delicious dessert? you can't beat these. i've made them many times and they disappear in minutes. also they work well with splenda...but i recommend using just under half a cup.

36 vanilla wafers
1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®™ Real Semi-Sweet Morsels, divided (you can use any flavor chip you like)
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Place 36 2-inch foil bake cups (if you can't find the foil cups, regular paper ones placed in a muffin pan will work) on baking sheet(s) with sides. Place one vanilla wafer, flat-side down, on bottom of each cup. Place 5 to 6 Chocolate Morsels on top of each wafer.

BEAT cream cheese, sugar and flour in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat well. Spoon heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into each bake cup.

BAKE for 15 to 17 minutes or until just set and not browned. Remove from oven to wire rack. While still warm, top cheesecakes with remaining Chocolate Morsels. Morsels will soften but will retain shape. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate.