These cheesecake bites are heavenly!
1 cup crushed graham crackers
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 (8-ounce) package Neufchatel cream cheese
1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, zest and juiced
Graham Cracker Crust:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, combine crackers and butter. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of mixture each cavity of mini-muffin pan creating a crust. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheesecake:
1. Reduce oven to 300 F.
2. In a mixer, beat cream cheese, yogurt, and sugar on medium-high speed until well combined. Reduce mixer speed and Incorporate egg. Flavor with vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice.
3. Fill muffin tins with cheesecake mixture and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until center is almost set and slightly jiggles. Refrigerate 3 hours to set before removing mini cheesecakes from muffin tin.
4. Top with anything you love! Try sliced strawberries, slivered almonds, a few mini-chocolate chips, a pinch of sprinkles, a slice of fresh peach. These One Bites are versatile and delicious and a real party favorite!
