Mini Cheesecake Cups

Name: Mini Cheesecake Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; Mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, halved maraschino cherries and/or chopped nuts

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Since there's no crust, these mini cheesecakes are extra easy to fix. Plus, there's no cutting required and they travel well to various gatherings.—Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, halved maraschino cherries and/or chopped nuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Spoon into paper-lined miniature muffin cups, 2 tablespoons in each. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth; spread over cheesecakes. Decorate with fruit and/or nuts. Chill for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.