Lemon Cheesecake Bites

Submitted by Courtly

"Lemon pie filling and cream cheese create a tempting filling for these mini tarts."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 24 cheesecake bites

ingredients

• Crust

• 1⁄2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar

• Filling

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup lemon pie filling
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemons
• 1 egg

• Garnish

• lemon pie filling
• fresh mint leaves, if desired (optional)

directions

1. Heat oven to 375. Line mini muffin pan cups with paper cup liners; set aside.
2. Combine crust ingredients in small bowl. Firmly press about 1 rounded teaspoon crust mixture into bottom of each paper liner.
3. Combine all filling ingredients except egg in large bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg; continue beating until well mixed.
4. Spoon about 1 rounded tablespoon lemon mixture over crust mixture in each cup. Swirl tops with spoon. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until puffed and set. Allow to cool 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time.
5. Just before serving, garnish with dollop of pie filling and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
6. Store in container with tight-fitting lid in refrigerator for up to 4 days.