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Ingredients
  • 12 vanilla wafers
  • 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Preparation
  1. Place two paper cupcake liners in each cup of a plastic muffin pan or custard cups.
  2. Place one vanilla wafer in the bottom of each double cupcake liner. Set aside.
  3. Place unwrapped cream cheese in small bowl.
  4. Microwave on 50% power for 60-90 seconds or until softened.
  5. Add sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  6. Blend well.
  7. Fill each liner 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture.
  8. Place pan or custard cups into microwave, arranging cups to the outside, or setting pan in the center.
  9. Microwave at 50% power for 5-6 minutes or until set.
  10. Remove to cooling rack.
  11. Immediately discard wet second cupcake paper.
  12. Cool completely and top with pie filling.
  13. Repeat steps 1-12 until dozen cheesecakes are complete.
  14. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes
Be sure to use medium, or mid-range setting when heating cheesecakes to avoid bubbling-over.


Cheesecake Dreamers - mini cheesecakes you can make in minutes in the microwave
Try this recipe with blueberry or raspberry pie filling for a quick change of pace!

You can also top with fresh fruit of almost any type. Use what's in season for a fresh, light dessert.


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