Mini Almond Cheesecakes

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 55 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 12 vanilla wafers
  • 1 package (8 ounces) plus 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°. Line 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with paper baking cups. Place 1 wafer, flat side down, in each cup.
  • 2
    Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in amaretto. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Fill cups 3/4 full with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • 3
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until centers are firm. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Cool 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.

  • Two tablespoons rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract can be substituted for the amaretto.
  • These wonderful make-ahead cheesecakes can be refrigerated up to 48 hours or tucked away in the freezer. To freeze, refrigerate cheesecakes 1 hour or until completely cooled, then place in a labeled airtight freezer container and freeze up to 2 months. About 2 hours before serving, remove container lid and place frozen cheesecakes in refrigerator to thaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
160
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
110mg
Total Carbohydrate
9g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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